Connie Binsfeld

Connie Binsfeld
Binsfeld in 1977
60th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
In office January 1, 1991 – January 1, 1999
Governor	John Engler
Preceded by	Martha Griffiths
Succeeded by	Dick Posthumus
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 36th district
In office January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1990
Preceded by	John Engler
Succeeded by	John Pridnia
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 104th district
In office January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1982
Preceded by	Michael A. Dively
Succeeded by	Thomas G. Power
Personal details
Born	Connie Berube (1924-04-18)April 18, 1924 Munising, Michigan, U.S.
Died	January 12, 2014(2014-01-12) (aged 89) Glen Lake, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	John Binsfeld
Children	5

Connie Berube Binsfeld (April 18, 1924 – January 12, 2014) was an American Republican politician from the U.S. State of Michigan. She served as the 60th lieutenant governor of Michigan. Starting as an advocate for the environment in planning for the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, she also was known for protecting interests of women and children. She was the first woman to hold leadership posts in Michigan's House, Senate and executive branch, where she served four terms in the House, two in the Senate, and two as Lieutenant Governor.