Jennifer A. Conlin
Jennifer Conlin was born in Washtenaw County, Michigan. She graduated from Greenhills School. Conlin earned a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan in 1983 and an M.A. from Northwestern University in 1984. Her career experience includes working as a freelance journalist, editor, and media consultant.
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Campaign site
Priorities & campaign themes: “My name is Jennifer Conlin, and I am your State Representative in Michigan’s House District 48.”
(Campaign website) Economy, jobs & cost of living: “As a wife, mother, daughter, caregiver, and lifelong resident of Washtenaw County, I recognize the needs of our community and am committed to finding solutions. Before my time in the House, I had the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and share their stories through my career as a journalist. For more than twelve years, I have been covering Michigan, writing about small businesses, tourism, healthcare, arts and culture, and the economy—uniquely preparing me to navigate complex issues and amplify voices from all perspectives.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & campaign themes: “My family has long lived in Washtenaw County, with relatives who have served in city, county, and state government. It is an honor to carry on their legacy and give back to a community that has always been and always will be very important to me.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & campaign themes: “Now, I don't just want to chronicle issues in Michigan; I want to resolve them in Lansing.”
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