Political party Democratic Name Jeff Irwin Spouse(s) Kathryn Role Politician | Children Two Party Democratic Party Website Rep. Jeff Irwin | |
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Residence Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States | ||
Jeff Irwin is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 53rd district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Career
Irwin was a commissioner in Washtenaw County, Michigan for a decade, before winning election to the Michigan House in 2011. Irwin served as chairman of the campaign committee of the Michigan House Democrats in 2012. Irwin sees education at the top priority in his caucus. Irwin also supports no-reason absentee voting and early voting.
In 2013, Irwin introduced a bill that would fully decriminalize marijuana, and sponsored legislation to legalize same-sex marriage in Michigan, recognize same-sex marriages that were licensed in other states, and reverse the state's ban on extending health benefits to domestic partners of public employees.