Summary
Matt Hall is an American politician from Michigan. Hall is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from District 42.
Matt Hall | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Donna Lasinski |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | David Maturen |
| Constituency | 63rd district (2019–2023) 42nd district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Western Michigan University (BA, JD) |
Education edit
In 2006, Hall earned a bachelor's degree in Business Management and Public Administration from Western Michigan University Haworth College of Business. In 2017, he earned a Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.[1][2][3]
Career edit
In 2005, Hall began his career as a legislative intern at the Michigan House of Representatives. Hall was an External Affairs Representative for the Michigan Department of State, and he was the Field Director of Terri Lynn Land for Michigan Secretary of State.[1]
In 2007, Hall became a Business Development Representative for L-3 Combat Propulsion Systems. From 2007 to 2009, he served as a vice-chair for the Michigan Republican Party.[1]
Hall is an attorney. In 2011, he became the West Michigan Liaison for Michigan's Office of the Attorney General.[1][4]
On November 6, 2018, Hall was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives from District 63 with 56.6% of the vote.[5] In his first term, Hall chaired the Oversight Committee.[1][2][4] In 2020, he was also appointed chair of the Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic.[2][3][6]
Hall was reelected in 2020 with 60.6% of the vote.[7][8] Following the election, House Republicans selected him to serve as caucus chair.[2][9] During his second term, Hall chaired the Tax Policy Committee.[2][3][10]
In 2022, Hall was elected to a third term with 55% of the vote, now representing District 42 following redistricting.[10][11] House Republicans elected Hall minority leader for the new term.[2][3][12]
Personal life edit
Hall currently lives in Richland Township, Michigan.[2][3][13]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Representative Matt Hall's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g "About Matt Hall". Michigan House Republicans. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Leadership Profiles: House Minority Leader Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.)". Detroit Regional Chamber. April 12, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ a b "Matt Hall, District 63". gophouse.org. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ "2018 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/06/2018". Michigan Department of State. November 26, 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Mauger, Craig (June 25, 2020). "Michigan Republicans seek nursing home records from Whitmer, float potential subpoenas". The Detroit News. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "Matt Hall ousts incumbent David Maturen for Republican nomination in 63rd House district". battlecreekenquirer.com. August 8, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ "2020 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/03/2020". Michigan Department of State. November 23, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Gibbons, Lauren (November 5, 2020). "Jason Wentworth set to serve as next Michigan House Speaker". MLive. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ a b Devereaux, Brad (September 25, 2022). "Matt Hall faces challenger Justin Mendoza in fight for Michigan House seat". MLive. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/08/2022". Michigan Department of State. December 22, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Boucher, Dave (November 12, 2022). "Michigan Democrats make history, pick first woman and Black man to lead legislature". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Mauger, Craig; LeBlanc, Beth (March 29, 2023). "Michigan's income tax rate dropping for 2023: state treasurer". The Detroit News. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
External links edit
- Matt Hall at Ballotpedia
- Project Vote Smart – Representative Matt Hall (MI) profile
- Our Campaigns – Representative Matt Hall (MI) profile
- 2018 General Election Results at mielections.us