Carol Glanville is a Democratic State Representative for Michigan's 84th House District, which includes Walker, Grandville, the Westside, and parts of Northeast Grand Rapids in Kent County. Born on November 9, 1970, in Grand Rapids, she is a lifelong West Michigan resident, married to Adam Glanville, with stepsons Mason and Max. She works as a program manager and instructional designer at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University. Elected in a 2022 special election to flip a Republican stronghold , she won full terms in 2022 and 2024, securing over $75 million in state investments for her district. In September 2025, she announced her candidacy for Michigan's 30th Senate District in 2026. Notable positions include Minority Vice Chair of the School Aid & Department of Education Appropriations Subcommittee, and past Chair of the Higher Education Committee.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Western Michigan University .

- Master of Arts in Education from University of Phoenix .

Professional Experience:

Former classroom teacher , adult ESL instructor, curriculum coordinator, district instructional technology specialist, director of educational technology for the Diocese of Grand Rapids, membership coordinator for West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, field supervisor at Aquinas College, and independent educational consultant.

Political Experience:

- Elected to Walker City Commission .

- Michigan House of Representatives, District 84 .

- Committees: Appropriations, School Aid & Dept. of Education Appropriations Subcommittee , Medicaid and Behavioral Health Appropriations Subcommittee, Joint Capital Outlay; previously Higher Education , Education, Health Policy, Families, Children, and Seniors.

Community involvement includes boards for West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition, Kent County Community Action, and Feeding Walker Kids.