Sarah Lightner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Brett Roberts |
| Constituency | 65th district (2019–2022) 45th district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | David |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Lansing Community College |
| Occupation | Paralegal, politician |
| Website | Elect Sarah Lightner |
Sarah Lynn Lightner[1] is an American politician from Michigan. Lightner is a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives from District 45.
Lightner earned an associate degree in Paralegal from Lansing Community College in Lansing, Michigan.[2]
Lightner and her husband are business owner and operator in hay baling and wrapping, and deer processing.[3]
Lightner was a paralegal until 2015.[2]
In 2013, Lightner became a Commissioner for Jackson County, Michigan.[2][3] In March 2015, Lightner was appointed by Governor Snyder as the Michigan Association of Counties Representative on the Criminal Justice Policy Commission.[3]
On November 6, 2018, Lightner won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 65. Lightner defeated Terri McKinnon and Jason B. Rees with 59.26% of the votes.[4][2][5]
Lightner is the vice-chair person of Subcommittee on General Government. Lightner is also the vice-chair person of Subcommittee on Judiciary.[2]
Lightner's husband is David. They have two children. Lightner and her family live in Springport, Michigan.[2]