Frank A. Liberati[1] (born February 7, 1964)[2] is a Democratic politician from Michigan who formerly represented the 13th District – which comprised the cities of Allen Park and Southgate, and part of Dearborn Heights – in the Michigan House of Representatives after being elected in November 2014.[3][4]
Frank Liberati | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Kandrevas |
| Succeeded by | Tullio Liberati |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 7, 1964 Allen Park, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Nina |
| Relations | Tullio Liberati (brother) |
| Residence | Allen Park, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
| Website | Official website |
He is a candidate for the newly-drawn Michigan 1st Senate district race in 2022.[5]
Early life and education
editLiberati was born in Allen Park, Michigan. At the age of 16, Liberati joined the United Food and Commercial Workers Union and began working at a Farmer Jack supermarket. After graduating from Allen Park High School, Liberati attended Michigan State University. Liberati spent time as a marketing manager, before opening up Liberati's Italian Deli in Allen Park.
Political career
editLiberati began his political career in 2004 when he joined the Allen Park school board, and was its president from 2006-2012.
In 2014, Liberati ran for Michigan 13th House district. Liberati defeated Republican challenger Harry Sawicki with 61% of the vote. Liberati would defeat Annie Spencer in 2016 and 2018 with 60.76% and 62.75% of the vote.
Electoral history
edit| Michigan's 13th District Representative in State Legislature Election, 2014[6] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Frank Liberati | 15,283 | 61.02% |
| Republican | Harry Sawicki | 9,762 | 38.98% |
| Total | 25,045 | 100% | |
| Michigan's 13th District Representative in State Legislature Election, 2016[7] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Frank Liberati | 23,744 | 60.76% |
| Republican | Annie L. Spencer | 15,336 | 39.24% |
| Total | 39,080 | 100% | |
| Michigan's 13th District Representative in State Legislature Election, 2018[8] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Frank Liberati | 21,538 | 62.75% |
| Republican | Annie Spencer | 12,783 | 37.25% |
| Total | 34,321 | 100% | |
References
edit- ^ "Michigan Committee Statement of Organization". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ "State Representative FRANK LIBERATI" (PDF). Michigan Legislature.
- ^ "Rep. Frank Liberati's Biography". Michigan House Democrats. Archived from the original on 2015-02-05. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
- ^ "2014 Live Michigan election results: State House Districts 1-110". MLive. November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
- ^ Senate, Liberati for Michigan State. "Primary Election August 2, 2022". Liberati for Michigan State Senate. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
- ^ "2014 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/04/2014". miboecfr.nictusa.com. Retrieved 2018-09-04.
- ^ "2016 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/08/2016". miboecfr.nictusa.com. Retrieved 2018-09-04.
- ^ "2018 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/06/2018". mielections.us. Retrieved 2018-11-26.
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