Biography

Senator Veronica Klinefelt proudly represents Michigan’s 11th Senate District, which includes all of Eastpointe, Roseville, and Fraser, as well as parts of Clinton Township, Macomb Township, and Detroit. She has been married to her husband, Randy, for 39 years, and they have four children. Senator Klinefelt is a 30-year resident of Macomb County with over 25 years of service in government.

In 1998, Klinefelt ran for and won a seat on the East Detroit School Board to ensure her kids could receive a world-class education. During her time on the board, she worked with another board member to uncover one of the largest public corruption scandals in Macomb County.

Wanting to do more for her community, Klinefelt soon won a seat on the Eastpointe City Council, a position she held for eight years. She then served for ten years on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, where she fought to strengthen Macomb’s community mental health system, update the region’s 9-1-1 system, and fix the roads. Klinefelt has also served on the 8 ½ Mile Drain Board, as President of the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC), and as a representative on the National Association of Counties (NACo) Board of Directors.

Klinefelt was elected to the Michigan State Senate in 2022. During her first term, she has championed good government policies and investment in our communities. She also advocates for veterans, seniors, public safety, and infrastructure maintenance.