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Penelope Tsernoglou
Penelope Tsernoglou (Democratic Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 75. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Tsernoglou (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 75. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Penelope Tsernoglou was born in Detroit, Michigan. Tsernoglou earned an undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology from the University of Michigan and a law degree from Michigan State University. His career experience includes working as a defense attorney. Tsernoglou has served on the East Lansing Human Relations Commission, the Capital Area Michigan Works! Board, and the Ingham Drain Board of Determination.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Tsernoglou was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 75
Incumbent Penelope Tsernoglou defeated Frank Lambert in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 75 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Penelope Tsernoglou (D) | 59.1 | 31,024 |
| Frank Lambert (R) | 40.9 | 21,457 | ||
| Total votes: 52,481 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 75
Incumbent Penelope Tsernoglou advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 75 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Penelope Tsernoglou | 100.0 | 11,671 |
| Total votes: 11,671 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 75
Frank Lambert advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 75 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Frank Lambert | 100.0 | 5,617 | |
| Total votes: 5,617 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
2022
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 75
Penelope Tsernoglou defeated Chris Stewart in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 75 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Penelope Tsernoglou (D) | 60.0 | 26,106 |
 | Chris Stewart (R) | 40.0 | 17,406 | |
| Total votes: 43,512 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 75
Penelope Tsernoglou defeated Emily Stivers and Don Keskey in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 75 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Penelope Tsernoglou | 53.9 | 6,965 |
| Emily Stivers | 39.4 | 5,093 | ||
| Don Keskey | 6.7 | 870 | ||
| Total votes: 12,928 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Graham Diedrich (D)
- Ivan Diaz (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 75
Chris Stewart advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 75 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Stewart | 100.0 | 6,696 |
| Total votes: 6,696 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 69
Julie Brixie defeated George Nastas in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 69 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Julie Brixie (D) | 71.6 | 27,353 |
| George Nastas (R) | 28.4 | 10,847 | ||
| Total votes: 38,200 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 69
Julie Brixie defeated Penelope Tsernoglou and Teri Banas in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 69 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Brixie | 47.5 | 7,432 |
| Penelope Tsernoglou | 36.6 | 5,732 | |
| Teri Banas | 15.9 | 2,487 | ||
| Total votes: 15,651 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 69
George Nastas advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 69 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | George Nastas | 100.0 | 4,393 | |
| Total votes: 4,393 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 to December 23.
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2023
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In 2023, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 14.
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2022
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In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 75 |
Officeholder Michigan House of Representatives District 75 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by David LaGrand (D) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 75 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
