Representative Douglas J. Ritsema View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Birth Place: Holland, Michigan
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 70 (1983) - 71 (1985)
House: 68 (1979) - 69 (1981)
Home County: Sioux
Douglas J. Ritsema
Sioux County
Orange City District 2 Republican Born in Holland, Michigan Dec. 28, 1952. Son of Herbert and Jeanne Ritsema. Graduated from Maurice-Orange City High School 1971. B.A. in mathematics, magna cum laude, Northwestern College 1975. J.D. With Distinction, University of Iowa 1978. Past President of Sigma Tau. In Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Member Reformed Church in America. House Intern 1977. First term.