Richard Hammel

Richard E. Hammel, a Democratic Party politician, was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 48th District.[2][1]

Richard E. Hammel
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 48th district
In office
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2012
Preceded byJohn J. Gleason
Succeeded byPam Faris
Personal details
Born1958[1]
Political partyDemocratic[1]
Alma materUniversity of Michigan-Flint[1]

Life

Hamel obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan-Flint.[1]

Political career

Hammel served on the Genesee County, Michigan Board of Commissioners and served as its chair before being elected to the Michigan State House of Representatives in 2006.[1] Hammel defeated Ralph C. Burger for the 48th District Michigan State Representative seat in 2008[2] then repeated in 2010 by defeating Susan Culver in 2010.[3] Democratic Representatives selected him as minority leader for the legislative session beating out fellow Genesee County representative Woodrow Stanley.[4]

Michigan House of Representative Elections
Election Year Votes Opponent's
Votes		 Opponent
2008 28,245 13,698 Ralph C. Burger, (R)[2]
2010 15,322 11,401 Susan Culver (R)[3]

References
  1. Longley, Kristin (October 27, 2008). "Taxes and job retraining lead campaign issues in the 48th District". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
  2. "November 2008 general election results for contested races in Flint Journal coverage area". The Flint Journal. November 5, 2008. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
  3. Raymer, Marjory (November 3, 2010). "Genesee County election results at a glance". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
  4. AlHajal, Khalil (November 9, 2010). "Local Rep. Richard E. Hammel to lead Democrats in state House". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
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