Ethan Petzold

Biographical Information

Born: February 27, 1998 in Dearborn
Marital Status: Single
Education: Central Michigan University, Bachelor of Science - Years Attended: August 2016-May 2020 - Majors: Public and Nonprofit Administration and Political Science - Minor: Leadership Salem High School, High School Diploma - Years Attended: September 2012-May 2016
Employment/Military Record: Currently, I'm working as a Substitute Teacher in our local public schools but my background is working as a community organizer and nonprofit professional. This includes work for the Michigan House Democratic Fund and serving as a staff member on various Democratic campaigns, Central Michigan University Annual Giving, and helping lead a summer service camp for middle school and high school students to inspire and empower them to serve others.
Community Activities: I'm involved with the Canton Kiwanis Club, Friendship Church, Canton Democratic Club, and the Southwestern Wayne Democratic Club. Additionally, I've served on the Board of Directors of a soup kitchen, been Membership Director of the Canton Democratic Club, belonged to the Plymouth-Canton Beloved Community, sat on the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Blue Ribbon Panel and the Sexual Education Advisory Committee, and organized volunteer groups to serve the community--making me a two time recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award under President Obama in recognition of my volunteer service in the community.
Religion: Christian

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 21st District 2020
Primary Vote: 5,243 of 17,465 (30%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Political Activities: I'm a member of the Southwestern Wayne Democratic Club (covering Belleville, Van Buren Twp, Sumpter Twp, and Huron Twp) and a founding member of the Canton Democratic Club, where I served as Membership Director. Additionally, I have worked with the Michigan House Democrats to elect more Democrats to the Michigan House; lead the Michigan Federation of College Democrats, which is the official youth arm of the Democratic Party statewide; served as a National Delegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention representing Michigan's 11th Congressional District; and serve as an Executive Committee Member and Officer-At-Large of the Michigan Democratic Party.

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