Jim Marleau

Jim Marleau (born 1947) is an American politician from Michigan. A Republican, Marleau represented the 12th district of the Michigan Senate from 2011 until 2019.

Early life
March 18, 1947, Marleau was born in Lake Orion, Michigan.

Education
Marleau earned an AAS degree in Business/Finance from University of Toledo. Marleau earned a CFMA in Municipal Finance Administration from Central Michigan University.

Career
Marleau was for many years a businessman. Marleau served as a treasurer in Orion Township, Michigan.

On November 2, 2004, Marleau won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 46. Marleau defeated Daniel Myslakowski with 63.08% of the votes. On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Marleau won the election and continued serving District 46. Marleau defeated Bill Pearson with 60.97% of the votes. On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Marleau won the election and continued serving District 46. Marleau defeated Katherine Houston 60.57% of the votes.

On November 2, 2010, Marleau won election and became a state senator of Michigan Senate for District 12. Marleau defeated Casandra E. Ulbrich with 60.90% of the votes. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Marleau won the election and continued serving as a state senator for District 12. Marleau defeated Paul Secrest.

Personal life
Marleau's wife is Thea Marleau. They have two children.