14 Facts About Barbara Byrum

Barbara Anne Byrum was born on November 10,1977 and is a Democratic politician from the State of Michigan.

Barbara Byrum succeeded her mother, House Minority Leader Dianne Byrum.

Barbara Byrum owns Byrum Hardware in Charlotte, Michigan, and lives in Onondaga with her husband Brad Delaney and their two children.

Barbara Byrum grew up in Onondaga, Michigan, a small rural town in southwestern Ingham County.

Barbara Byrum is the daughter of Jim Byrum, a former Lansing Community College trustee, and Dianne Byrum, a former State Representative.

Barbara Byrum attended Lansing Community College from 1994 to 1997 before attending Michigan State University.

Barbara Byrum earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agribusiness management in 1999.

Barbara Byrum served as the Representative for the 67th House District in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2007 to 2012.

Barbara Byrum was Chair of the House Committee on Insurance.

Barbara Byrum is responsible for introducing the bill that later became Public Act 218 of 2008 which allows small distilleries to market and sell their distilled grain-based spirits onsite.

Barbara Byrum worked closely with Kris Berglund, a Distinguished Professor of forestry and chemical engineering at Michigan State University.

Barbara Byrum was ruled out of order after protesting that she had not been allowed to speak on her proposal.

Barbara Byrum has served as the Clerk of Ingham County since 2013.

Barbara Byrum confirmed that she was interested and exploring a potential Congressional run in March 2023.