Steve Pestka
| Steve Pestka | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 29th district |
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In office 1999–2003 |
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| Succeeded by | Michael Sak |
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October 5, 1951 Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Alicia |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Ada, Michigan |
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Steven Pestka (born October 5, 1951) is an American politician and business owner. Pestka served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, judge, and a Kent County commissioner. He was the Democratic Party nominee for the United States House of Representatives 2012 election to represent Michigan's 3rd congressional district, which he lost to incumbent Republican Justin Amash.
Pestka's father, Henry, survived the Holocaust. After World War II, Henry relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he started a real estate business.
Pestka graduated from East Grand Rapids High School. He then attended Grand Rapids Community College and graduated from the University of Michigan. Pestka received his law degree from the Detroit College of Law.
After receiving his law degree, Pestka became Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Kent County, Michigan. He became a member of the Kent County Board of Commissioners in 1992 and served three terms. In 1998, Pestka was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he served two terms. In 2002, Pestka ran against Bill Hardiman for election to the Michigan Senate rather than seek reelection to the Michigan House. Pestka lost the election 53.8–44.7%.
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