Earl Poleski

Earl Poleski is an American political figure who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from a district covering Jackson, Michigan and surrounding areas. He has a bachelor's degree from Albion College and a master's degree from Walsh College.

Earl Poleski
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 64th district
In office January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2017
Preceded by	Martin Griffin
Succeeded by	Julie Alexander
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Candy Poleski
Alma mater	Albion College, Walsh College

Poleski worked for several years as a CPA. He was first elected to the state house in 2010. Poleski was appointed to the position of Executive Director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) on February 22, 2017 by Governor Rick Snyder.[1] On March 28, 2019, he was removed from his position as Executive Director of MHSDA, by vote of its Board of Directors.[2]

Electoral History

2010 2010 64th District Primary
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Earl Poleski	5,325	57.4%
	Republican	Jane Grover	3,951	42.6%
Majority			1,375	14.8%

2010 2010 64th District Michigan House Election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Earl Poleski	15,649	59.2%	+18.9%
	Democratic	Martin J. Griffin (I)	10,777	40.8%	-21.9%
Majority			4,872	18.4%	-7%

2012 2012 64th District Primary
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Earl Poleski	7,472	100%
Majority			—	—

2012 2012 64th District Michigan House Election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Earl Poleski	20,190	56.2%	-3%
	Democratic	Barbara Shelton	15,729	43.8%	+3%
Majority			4,461	12.4%	-6%
	Republican hold

Sources

• State House bio of Poleski

References

1. https://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,4641,7-141-7559_9617-352998--,00.html
2. https://www.gongwer.com/programming/index.cfm