Mike Huckleberry | |
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| Member of theMichigan House of Representatives from the70th district | |
| In office 2009–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Judy Emmons |
| Succeeded by | Rick Outman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1948-07-12)July 12, 1948 (age 77) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Linda Huckleberry |
| Children | 1 |
| Profession | Restaurateur |
Michael "Huck" Huckleberry (born July 12, 1948) is a politician, restaurateur, and small business owner fromGreenville, Michigan. In 2008, he was elected as aDemocrat to theMichigan State House of Representatives. He represented the70th House District, which includes all ofMontcalm County and a portion of North-westIonia County including the city ofIonia. In 2006 he unsuccessfully challenged incumbent Republican CongressmanDave Camp, who representsMichigan's 4th congressional district, located in central Michigan. In 2010 he was defeated by Rick Outman, 55%-43%.
Mike Huckleberry was born on July 12, 1948, inCedar Springs, Michigan. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1966. From 1967 to 1968, Huckleberry attendedGrand Rapids Community College. In 1969, he attendedDavenport University, located in Michigan], in business studies. He has owned and operated Huckleberry's Restaurant inGreenville, Michigan since 1991. He is married to Linda Huckleberry and they have five children and three grandchildren.
Huckleberry served on the Greenville Task Force to save the Electrolux refrigerator plant, as well as on the Greenville Chamber Board of Directors (unfortunately, the owners of Electrolux ultimately decided to move the plant to Mexico). He was elected as president of the Cedar Springs Chamber of Commerce twice. He has previously served as Chair of the Montcalm County Democratic Party. In 2006, Mike Huckleberry unsuccessfully challenged Republican CongressmanDave Camp for his seat in Congress. Camp represents the4th Congressional District, located in the Central Lower Peninsula. He lost to Camp by a margin of 60%-38%.
In 2008, Huckleberry ran for the70th State House District of Michigan. The seat was vacated by Republican Judy Emmons, who retired due to term limits, which prevent a member for serving longer than three terms. Huckleberry was unopposed in the Democratic Primary and faced Republican Thomas Ginster in the General Election. He defeated Ginster by a 54%-46% margin. Huckleberry went on to lose his bid for reelection to that seat in 2010, and his bid to regain the seat in 2012. His opponent in both the 2010 and 2012 elections was Republican Rick Outman.