Nancy R. DeBoer is an American politician from Michigan. A member of the Republican Party, she was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in the 2022 election from 86th district.[1]

Early life and career

DeBoer has a bachelor's degree in secondary education from Calvin University.[2]

Before entering local politics, DeBoer was a high school educator,[3] teaching English at Holland Christian High School.[4]

Before entering local politics, she was a local morning radio talk show host at 1260 “The Pledge” for two years and for 17 years served as the executive director of the West Michigan Character Council.

City politics

DeBoer was a part of City Government for 14 years on the Holland, Michigan City Council,[2] the first ten years as an at-large councilmember (2005–2015) and the last four years as mayor (2015–2019).

Michigan House of Representatives

In 2022, DeBoer ran for state House in District 86,[2] an open seat created during the 2020 redistricting cycle.[4] District 86 encompasses all of the City of Holland, Park Township, and Laketown Township, as well as part of Holland Charter Township.[4]

In the 2022 Republican primary, DeBoer defeated Seth Getz 62% to 38%.

In the 2022 general election, she defeated Democrat Larry Jackson 56.2% to 43.8%.[5]

In the 2024 general election, DeBoer defeated Democrat Abby Klomparens 56.3% to 43.7%.[6]

Political positions

DeBoer is largely anti-abortion. In both her 2022 and 2024 election victories, she was endorsed by the Michigan Right to Life PAC. [7]

DeBoer has been accused of homophobia. In 2011, as a city council member, she voted against an update to include protections for members of the LGBTQ+ community in Holland's anti-discrimination ordinance.[8][9][10][11] On August 20, 2020, Holland adopted those changes to the city's anti-discrimination ordinance in an 8-1 vote.[12][13] DeBoer was no longer on the council.

References

  1. ^ "Nancy De Boer". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  2. ^ a b c Michael Kransz, Former Holland mayor, business owner square off Aug. 2 in Republican primary for state House, MLive (July 12, 2022).
  3. ^ Mitchell Boatman, DeBoer files for second term in Michigan House of Representatives, Holland Sentinel (January 8, 2024).
  4. ^ a b c Arpan Lobo, Former Holland Mayor Nancy DeBoer files to run for new state House district, Holland Sentinel (March 9, 2022).
  5. ^ "2022 Michigan Election Results - General". Michigan Secretary of State. November 28, 2022. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
  6. ^ "2024 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. November 22, 2024. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  7. ^ "Endorsements | Nancy DeBoer". Retrieved 2025-03-14.
  8. ^ "Gender identity, sexual orientation laws fail to move forward at Holland City Council". Michigan Public. 2011-06-16. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
  9. ^ Carlson, Arpan Lobo,Carolyn Muyskens,Kate. "'Completely untrue and illogical'". The Holland Sentinel. Retrieved 2025-03-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ grnews@mlive.com, Myron Kukla | (2011-06-16). "Holland votes against adding sexual orientation to anti-discrimination policies". mlive. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
  11. ^ "Unlikely Advocates Fight For Gay Rights In Mich. City". NPR. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
  12. ^ mkransz@mlive.com, Michael Kransz | (2020-08-20). "Holland passes LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance". mlive. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
  13. ^ Muyskens, Carolyn. "Holland adopts anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ, others". The Holland Sentinel. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
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