Richard LeBlanc

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Richard LeBlanc
Richard LeBlanc
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 18th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 
2007
Preceded by Glenn S. Anderson
Political party Democratic
Spouse Cheryl LeBlanc

Richard LeBlanc (born 1958) is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He is a Democratic member of the Michigan State House of Representatives. He represents the 18th District, which is located in Metro Detroit and includes the city of Westland.

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[edit] Early life

LeBlanc was born in Westland in 1958. He was a member of the law enforcement for the cities of Westland. He is currently a reserve police officer for the city of Canton.

[edit] Political career

LeBlanc served as an officer and trustee for Wayne/Westland Community Schools, Board of Education from 1992 to 1995. He was elected to the Westland City Council, where he served from 1995 to 2001 and 2003 to 2006. In 2006 he filed to run for the seat being vacated by Rep. Glenn S. Anderson, who ran successfully for the Michigan State Senate. LeBlanc won easily in the heavily Democratic 18th District, which is located in Wayne County and includes the Detroit suburb of Westland. In the House, LeBlanc sits on the powerful Appropriations Committee and is Chairman of the Michigan State Police and the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.

[edit] Personal

Richard lives in Westland with his wife Cheryl LeBlanc and has two children, Rick and Jeff. The family owns a Amphicar, which is a cross between a boat and a car. LeBlanc is also a licensed pilot.

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Preceded by
Glenn S. Anderson (D)		 State Representative for the 18th Congressional District of Michigan

Richard LeBlanc (D)
2007–Present

 Succeeded by
Incumbent