John N. Damoose ( , born February 5, 1972) is an American politician and television producer serving as a member of the

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for the 37th district. He has served since January 1, 2023, succeeding Wayne Schmidt after redistricting. He previously served as a member of the

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from the 107th district. He is known for working on bipartisan initiatives such as sexual assault prosecution reform, Great Lake conservation projects, and manufacturing revitalization efforts.

Education

Damoose graduated from Ernest W. Seaholm High School in

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. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the

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in 1994.

Career

Before Political Office (pre-2021)

After graduating from college, Damoose worked for the Christian Broadcast Network in

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and later as a producer on ''

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''. In 1997, he returned to

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, where he founded 45 North Productions with his father. Damoose has also written several books, including ''Red Sky in the Morning''. His company has produced numerous television specials on American history, including ''A Nation Remembers: The Story of Pentagon Memorial'', ''The Medal: Celebrating Our Nation's Highest Honor'', and ''Arlington in Eternal Vigil.''

Representative for the 107th District of Michigan

In the 2020 Republican primary, Damoose placed first in a field of seven candidates for a seat in the

. Damoose then defeated Democratic nominee Jim Page in the November general election. He assumed office on January 1, 2021. In this role, he received various recognitions, such as the renowned Excellence in Education Award. Damoose served as Majority Vice-Chair of the Communications and Technology committee; he additionally was a member of the House Regulatory Reform, Rules and Competitiveness, and Education Committees.

Senator for the 37th District of Michigan

Damoose currently holds the position of State Senator for Michigan's 37th district, winning the election on November 8, 2022, by nearly 18,000 votes. Simultaneously, he serves as the Minority Vice-Chair for both the Education committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Joint Capital Outlay. Further, he is a member of the Appropriations, Energy and Environment, and Housing and Human Services committees.

Personal life

Damoose and his wife, Margo, have four children and live in Harbor Springs,

. Damoose's grandfather, Naseeb G. “Ance” Damoose, was a political leader who served as the city manager of

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in the 1950s. Damoose's father, John B. Damoose was a marketing executive at

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and

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before establishing 45 North Productions. John B. was Chrysler's youngest Vice President at the time as well as one of the first Lebanese individuals to hold an executive position in the

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References

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