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Doug Bennett (Michigan politician)

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Doug Bennett
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 92nd district
In office
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2010
Preceded byJulie Dennis
Succeeded byMarcia Hovey-Wright
Personal details
Born(1945-10-24)October 24, 1945
Muskegon, Michigan
DiedJuly 16, 2021(2021-07-16) (aged 75)
Muskegon, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseHelene Bennett

Douglas Bennett (October 24, 1945 – July 16, 2021) was an American politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2005 to 2010. In 2005, he was elected as a Democrat to the Michigan House of Representatives representing the 92nd district, which includes the cities of Muskegon, North Muskegon, and Muskegon Heights.

Career

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Bennett served as Muskegon County Commissioner 1999–2004. In 2004, he was elected to the Michigan State House to replace Julie Dennis, who retired due to term limits. He represented the 92nd District, which is overwhelmingly Democratic. He was re-elected in 2006 with little opposition. He left office at the end of 2010 due to term limits.[1]

Bennett died in a motorcycle crash on July 16, 2021, in Muskegon, Michigan, at age 75.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Former state Rep. Doug Bennett dies in motorcycle crash". mlive. July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "Former state rep. dies after crash near Pere Marquette Park". Woodtv.com. July 18, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
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Preceded by Michigan State Representative, 92nd District
2007-2010
Succeeded by