Curtis Hertel Jr.

Curtis Hertel Jr. is the state senator for the 23rd District in Michigan. He was elected to register of deeds in 2008, and re-elected to a second term in 2012, followed by his election to the State Senate in 2014. He is the son of Curtis Hertel, who was co-speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1993-1994. As Register of Deeds, Hertel filed a lawsuit against mortgage firms Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac in 2011, seeking millions in unpaid taxes on property transfers in the county. The outcome is still pending. Hertel also served on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners from 2001-2008. Hertel holds a bachelor's degree from James Madison College at Michigan State University.