13 Facts About Lana Theis

Lana Theis was born on June 23,1965 and is an American politician from Michigan.

Lana Theis was born on June 23,1965, in Sturgis, Michigan.

Lana Theis earned a bachelor's degree in biology from California State University, Fullerton.

Lana Theis was elected Brighton Township treasurer in 2008, and spent six years in that position.

Lana Theis was a member of the House from 2015 to 2019.

Lana Theis is among the most conservative members of the Michigan Legislature.

Lana Theis was a Ted Cruz delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention.

Lana Theis opposed the 2018 Michigan ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana by adults.

Lana Theis cosponsored an unsuccessful bill in 2018 to abolish Michigan's longstanding no-fault auto insurance system.

Lana Theis sponsored legislation in 2022 to ban red light cameras in Michigan.

Lana Theis's claim prompted criticism, including a denunciation from McMorrow on the Senate floor, who criticized Theis for engaging in a "hollow, hateful scheme" to raise money.

Lana Theis did not respond to McMorrow's speech, and did not apologize.

In 2022, Lana Theis was reelected to the state Senate after she was challenged in the Republican primary election by Mike Detmer, a far-right conspiracy theorist endorsed by Trump.