Doug Geiss

Douglas A. Geiss
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 12th district
22nd District (2009–2012)
In office
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2014
Preceded by Hoon-Yung Hopgood
Succeeded by Erika Geiss
Member of the Taylor City Council
In office
2001–2008
Personal details
Born (1969-12-29) December 29, 1969
Royal Oak, Michigan
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Erika
Residence Taylor, Michigan
Alma mater University of Michigan

Doug Geiss is a Democratic politician from Michigan who formerly served in the Michigan House of Representatives[1] and Taylor City Council. His wife, Erika Geiss, was elected in 2014 to fill his seat in the Michigan House.

In January 2013, Geiss, together with Rep. Dian Slavens, became the first Members to vote against the election or re-election of the Speaker of the House since the 1960s when he voted against the re-election of Jase Bolger to serve as Speaker for the 97th Legislature.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Representative Douglas A. Geiss
  2. ↑ MIRS Capitol Capsule: 2 Dems Go Against Tradition, Bolger For Speaker (January 9, 2013) (Subscription Required)


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