Lisa McClain

Lisa McClain
Name	Lisa McClain
State	Michigan
District	MI, 9
Term start	January 3, 2021
Predecessor	Paul Mitchell
Party	Republican
Birth date	7 April 1966
Birth place	Brighton, Michigan, U.S.
Alma mater	Northwood University
Spouse	Mike McClain

Lisa McClain is an American businesswoman and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 9th congressional district since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, she previously worked in corporate leadership roles before her election to Congress. McClain serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Education and the Workforce Committee.

Early life and education

Lisa McClain was born on April 7, 1966, in Brighton, Michigan. She grew up in the Metro Detroit area and attended local public schools. For her higher education, she enrolled at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Her academic background in business would later inform her professional and political career.

Early career

Prior to entering politics, McClain built a lengthy career in the corporate sector, primarily in sales and executive leadership. She spent over two decades with Paychex, a major provider of human resources and payroll services, ultimately rising to a senior vice president position. Following her tenure at Paychex, she served as a regional president for H&R Block, the international tax preparation company. Her business experience centered on operations in Michigan and the broader Midwestern United States.

U.S. House of Representatives

Tenure

Lisa McClain was elected to the United States House of Representatives in the 2020 election, succeeding retiring Republican Paul Mitchell. She assumed office on January 3, 2021, representing Michigan's 9th congressional district, which encompasses portions of Metro Detroit including Macomb County and The Thumb region. In the 117th United States Congress, she was appointed to the House Armed Services Committee and the House Education and Labor Committee. She was reelected in the 2022 election.

Committee assignments

* Committee on Armed Services ** Subcommittee on Military Personnel ** Subcommittee on Strategic Forces * Committee on Education and the Workforce ** Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions ** Subcommittee on Workforce Protections

Political positions

McClain is a conservative Republican who aligns with the party's mainstream on fiscal and national security issues. She has advocated for reduced federal spending, supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and emphasized strengthening the U.S. military. On the House Armed Services Committee, she has focused on policies supporting Great Lakes region military installations like Selfridge Air National Guard Base. She has voted against the Inflation Reduction Act and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Regarding social policy, she is anti-abortion and has received endorsements from groups like Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America.

Electoral history

* 2020 election for Michigan's 10th district: Lisa McClain won the Republican primary, defeating candidates including State Senator Mike Kowall. In the general election, she defeated Democratic nominee Kimberly Bizon and Libertarian John McDermott. * 2022 election for Michigan's 9th district (after redistricting): McClain ran in the newly configured Michigan's 9th congressional district. She won the Republican primary and defeated Democratic nominee Brian Jaye in the general election.

Category:1966 births Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives from Michigan Category:Michigan Republicans Category:Northwood University alumni Category:Living people