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
Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate
In office
January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2007
Preceded byDan DeGrow
Succeeded byMike Bishop
Member of the Michigan Senate
In office
January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2007
Preceded byDick Posthumus
Succeeded byMark C. Jansen
Constituency31st district (1999–2002)
28th district (2003–2006)
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 1, 1987 – December 31, 1998
Preceded byJelt Sietsema
Succeeded byJames L. Koetje
Constituency94th district (1987–1992)
74th district (1993–1998)
Personal details
Born (1951-02-10) February 10, 1951 (age 73)
Cadillac, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCarla
ResidenceWyoming, Michigan
Alma materUniversity 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.

References edit

  1. ^ "Legislator Details - Kenneth R. Sikkema". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  2. ^ 2005-2006 Michigan Manual: State Senator Ken Sikkema
Michigan Senate
Preceded by Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate
2003–2007
Succeeded by