Curtis Hertel Jr.
Curtis Hertel | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office February 22, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Lavora Barnes |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Gretchen Whitmer |
| Succeeded by | Jim Runestad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 9, 1978 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Hertel |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Curtis Hertel (father) Kevin Hertel (brother) Dennis Hertel (uncle) John Hertel (uncle) |
| Education | Michigan State University (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Curtis Hertel Jr. (born January 9, 1978) is an American politician currently serving as the chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. He previously served as a state senator from 2015 to 2023 for the 23rd district, representing the Greater Lansing Area.
Hertel is a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served two terms as the Ingham County Register of Deeds, and more recently served as Governor Gretchen Whitmer's top lobbyist. He was the Democratic nominee for Michigan's 7th congressional district in the 2024 election, losing the general election to Tom Barrett.
He is the son of Curtis Hertel, who was co-speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1993 to 1994. Hertel's brother, Kevin Hertel, was elected to the Michigan State Senate in November 2022.