Biographical Information
Born: May 1, 1968 in Bowling Green, OH
Children: Elaine Skaggs, Julia Skaggs
Education: University of Michigan, 1986-1990, Russian and East European Studies, B.A.; University of Michigan, 1990-1993, History, M.A.
Employment/Military Record: Legislative Director, State of Michigan (Representatives Dillon and LaGrand); West Michigan Director, Michigan League of Conservation Voters; Professor, Aquinas College.
Community Activities: Board Member: Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., Alliance for Investment; East Grand Rapids Waves Aquatics; East Grand Rapids High School Athletic Boosters; Kent County Families for Education; Friends of Our Community College; Friends of Transit, East United.
Religion: Episcopalian
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
Other Offices: Kent County Commission, 2017-2022; East Grand Rapids City Commission, 2012-2016
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan House 80th District 2024
General Vote:
29,560 of 51,732 (57%)
Primary Vote:
9,588 of 9,588 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFL-CIO Michigan;
County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC;
Michigan Laborers' District Council;
Michigan League of Conservation Voters (general);
Michigan Realtors (primary);
Michigan Retailers Association (general);
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan (general)
Michigan House 80th District 2022
General Vote:
23,764 of 42,206 (56%)
Primary Vote:
5,202 of 9,829 (52%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFL-CIO Michigan;
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25;
American Federation of Teachers Michigan;
Michigan Association for Justice;
Michigan Education Association PAC (primary);
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights;
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan;
Voters Not Politicians (primary)
Political Activities: Chair, Kent County Democratic Party (2008-2010; Campaign Manager, David LaGrand for State Senate (2010) and Winnie Brinks for State House (2012)
