Biographical Information
Born: July 25, 1969 in Cadillac
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Phil Hoitenga
Children: Gregory and Tyler
Education: Human Service Degree
Employment/Military Record: Self-employed business owner in the oil and gas consulting industry
Community Activities: Treasurer and Vice President, Manton Chamber of Commerce; Various Veterans organizations
Religion: Christian
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
House (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2022)
Other Offices: Mayor, City of Manton; Wexford County Planning Board Board of Review, City of Manton
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 36th District 2022
General Vote:
87,453 of 131,982 (66%)
Primary Vote:
42,750 of 42,750 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
ABC of Michigan PAC;
County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC (primary);
Detroit Regional Chamber PAC (primary);
Great Lakes Education Project;
Michigan Chamber of Commerce;
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC;
Michigan Freedom Network;
Michigan Manufacturers Association (primary);
Michigan Realtors;
Michigan Retailers Association;
Property Management Association of Michigan PAC (primary);
Right to Life of Michigan PAC
Michigan House 102nd District 2020
General Vote:
30,633 of 43,974 (69%)
Primary Vote:
14,586 of 14,586 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 102nd District 2018
General Vote:
22,286 of 32,885 (67%)
Primary Vote:
8,017 of 12,113 (66%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac, County Road Association of Michigan, ABC of Michigan PAC, Great Lakes Education Project, Small Business Association of Michigan, Michigan Freedom Network, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business, Michigan Realtors
Michigan House 102nd District 2016
General Vote:
24,761 of 35,860 (69%)
Primary Vote:
3,865 of 11,329 (34%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan (all candidates in Republican primary endorsed); Michigan Chamber of Commerce; Michigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, MiBank PAC, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac (General Election endorsement), the County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC
Political Activities: Vice chairwoman, Wexford County Republican Party
