Biographical Information
Born: January 15, 1964 in Lawrence, KS
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Randy Klinefelt
Children: Brandy, Mike, Emily, Charlie
Education: Macomb Community College 2 years Wayne State University BS Criminal Justice
Community Activities: St. Jude partner in hope 30 years
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
Other Offices: East Detroit School Board 6 years; Eastpointe City Council 8 years (Mayor pro-tem); Macomb County Commissioner, 2013-22
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate11th District 2022
General Vote:
56,119 of 106,514 (52%)
Primary Vote:
13,414 of 21,470 (62%)
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;
Michigan League of Conservation Voters (primary);
Michigan Nurses Association (primary);
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights;
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan;
United Auto Workers
Political Activities: Michigan Association of Counties Board of Directors 8 years President of Michigan Association last year
