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Name Gregory Markkanen
Position Representative
State Michigan
Party Republican
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State Rep. Gregory Markkanen was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2018. He represents the 110th District. Greg serves as Republican vice-chair on the House Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security. He also serves as a member on the Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS), Tax Policy, and Education committees.

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State Rep. Gregory Markkanen was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2018. He represents the 110th District, which includes Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties, as well as Breitung Township, Sagola Township, and the cities of Iron Mountain and Kingsford, in Dickinson County.

Committees Greg serves as Republican vice-chair on the House Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security. He also serves as a member on the Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS), Tax Policy, and Education committees.

During the 2021-2022 legislative term, Greg served as vice-chair of the Energy and Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation committees. He also served on the Education and Workforce, Trades, and Talent committees.

Education Greg graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in history and political science. Greg also graduated from Michigan Technological University Cum Laude with a social sciences and biology degree. He also has graduate work in special education with a focus on Learning Disabilities in K-12. He holds a Professional Teaching Certificate from the State of Michigan.

Professional Greg served as a medical Corpsman with the 82nd Airborne Division in the Airborne Infantry Platoon and spent additional time as a Medic with the 107th Engineer Battalion of the Michigan Army National Guard. He teaches high school civics, history and geography for Baraga Area Schools and served on the Hancock City Council as the Ward II representative.

Public Office and Affiliations Markkanen has worked with the Hanka Homestead Board of Directors and as a volunteer tour guide, as well as with the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Council. Greg has also served the Copper Country Americorp Program with the BHK Child Development Center. He is also a board member with the Michigan Center for Civic Education. Greg is also an Endowed Life Member of the National Rifle Association.

Personal He is married to his lovely wife, Jane with two children, Kalle and Maija. They reside in Hancock.

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