Kenneth R. Sikkema (born February 10, 1951)[1] is a Republican politician from Michigan who served in both houses of the Michigan Legislature between 1987 and 2006 representing areas in and around Grand Rapids.[2]
Ken Sikkema | |
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Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate | |
In office January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Dan DeGrow |
Succeeded by | Mike Bishop |
Member of the Michigan Senate | |
In office January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Dick Posthumus |
Succeeded by | Mark C. Jansen |
Constituency | 31st district (1999–2002)
28th district (2003–2006) |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office January 1, 1987 – December 31, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Jelt Sietsema |
Succeeded by | James L. Koetje |
Constituency | 94th district (1987–1992)
74th district (1993–1998) |
Personal details | |
Born | Cadillac, Michigan | February 10, 1951
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Carla |
Residence | Wyoming, Michigan |
Alma mater | University of Michigan (M.B.A.) Harvard University (B.A.) |
Sikkema served as Republican Leader in the House in the 89th Legislature, and as the Majority Leader of the Senate in the 92nd and 93rd Legislatures.
See also
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edit- ^ "Legislator Details - Kenneth R. Sikkema". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
- ^ 2005-2006 Michigan Manual: State Senator Ken Sikkema