Peter Meijer

Peter James Meijer (born January 10, 1988) is an American politician and business analyst. He was the Republican U.S. representative for Michigan's 3rd congressional district from 2021 to 2023.[2]

Peter Meijer
Rep. Peter Meijer official photo 117th Congress.jpg
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 3rd district
In office
January 3, 2021 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byJustin Amash
Succeeded byHillary Scholten
Personal details
Born
Peter James Meijer

(1988-01-10) January 10, 1988 (age 36)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Gabriella Meijer[1]
RelativesHank Meijer (father)
Frederik Meijer (grandfather)
Doug Meijer (uncle)
EducationColumbia University (BA)
New York University (MBA)
WebsiteCampaign website

He is a member of the Meijer family, the owners of the Meijer supermarket chain.[3]

He was one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump during Trump's second impeachment.[4][5]

Meijer lost the Republican primary for re-nomination on August 2, 2022 to John Gibbs.[6]

Peter Meijer Media

References

  1. Morse, Cory. "Peter Meijer wins 3rd Congressional Dis trict Republican primary" (in en). mlive. https://www.mlive.com/galleries/P6K7M6EW2JG3XPHIOS6FXEOYD4/. Retrieved 20 October 2020. 
  2. "Michigan Election Results: Third Congressional District" (in en-US). The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/results-michigan-house-district-3.html. Retrieved 2020-11-04. 
  3. Jacobs, Julia (September 5, 2019). "Complaint Filed After Door Closes on Drag Performers With Down Syndrome". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/05/arts/drag-syndrome-peter-meijer.html. Retrieved June 17, 2020. 
  4. "10 GOP lawmakers vote to impeach Trump, trial moves to Senate". FOX 35. 13 January 2021. https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/10-gop-lawmakers-break-with-party-in-house-vote-to-impeach-trump. 
  5. These 10 House Republicans voted to impeach Trump on Wednesday. CNN. January 13, 2021. https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/13/politics/house-republicans-vote-yes-impeachment/index.html. Retrieved January 13, 2021. 
  6. Downey, Caroline (August 3, 2022). "Peter Meijer, Who Voted to Impeach Trump, Loses to Trump-Backed John Gibbs in Michigan GOP House Primary". National Review. Retrieved August 3, 2022.