Regina Weiss
Regina Hollingshead Weiss is an American educator and politician serving as a member of the Michigan [House of Representatives] since 2021, currently representing the Michigan's 5th [House of Representatives district|5th district]. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life and education
Weiss was born on July 7, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois. In 2009, Weiss earned a bachelor's degree in history and secondary education from Valparaiso University in Indiana.Early career
Weiss has worked as a high school English and social studies teacher in the Detroit [Public Schools Community District], where she was a member of the American Federation of Teachers, DFT Local 231. Weiss served as a member of the Oak Park City Council from 2017-2020.State legislature
On November 3, 2020, Weiss was elected to the Michigan [House of Representatives] seat representing the 27th district. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. Weiss resigned her position as city council member to serve as a state representative.On November 8, 2022, Weiss was elected with over 83% of the vote to represent the 6th state House district, which had changed with redistricting. Following court-mandated redistricting of the Detroit area, Weiss ran in the 5th district for the 2024 [Michigan House of Representatives election|2024 election], winning reelection.