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Jennifer Conlin

Dem

State Assembly · House District 48

549 Bills
846 Votes
0 Answered

Biography

Jennifer Conlin is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 48th District since January 1, 2023. Her district includes parts of Washtenaw, Livingston, and Jackson counties, such as northern Ann Arbor, Genoa Township, Hamburg Township, Northfield Township, Dexter Township, and others. A former journalist with decades of experience covering Michigan topics like small businesses, tourism, healthcare, arts, culture, and economic development, she was reelected in 2024. She chairs the Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security committee and serves on the Education, Health Policy, and Transportation committees. Born in Washtenaw County, she resides in Ann Arbor with her husband Daniel Rivkin and their three children.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: University of Michigan ; Northwestern University .
  • Political Experience: Elected to the Michigan House in 2022 for the 102nd Legislature, assuming office in 2023 after redistricting . Her journalism background informed her legislative work during the Democratic majority's historic session achievements. Native of Washtenaw County with family legacy in city, county, state government, and judiciary.

Committees

3 assignments
Child Welfare System democratic vice chair
Homeland Security and Foreign Influence member
Oversight member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 48
Mailing
Room N-897, Anderson House Office Building 124 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933