Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 3rd district
In office December 7, 1993 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by
Paul Henry
Succeeded by
Justin Amash
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 32nd district
In office 1985–1993
Preceded by
Paul B. Henry
Succeeded by
Glenn Steil Sr.
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 93rd district
In office 1983–1985
Preceded by
John Otterbacher
Succeeded by
Richard Bandstra
Personal details
Born
Vernon James Ehlers
(1934-02-06)February 6, 1934 Pipestone, Minnesota, U.S.
Died
August 15, 2017(2017-08-15) (aged 83) Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Political party
Republican
Spouse
Johanna Ehlers
Alma mater
Calvin College University of California, Berkeley
Occupation
College Professor
Vernon James Ehlers (February 6, 1934 – August 15, 2017) was an American physicist and politician who represented Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 until his retirement in 2011. A Republican, he also served eight years in the Michigan Senate and two in the Michigan House of Representatives.
Ehlers was the first research physicist to be elected to Congress;[1] he was later joined by Rush Holt, Jr. (D-NJ) and Bill Foster (D-IL).
^Cornelia Dean (July 10, 2008). "Physicists in Congress Calculate Their Influence". New York Times. Retrieved February 11, 2010.
Department. Ehlers died on August 15, 2017, at the age of 83. Ehlers served on the Kent County Board of Commissioners from 1975 to 1982. Ehlers served from...
third congressional district and the next day incumbent Representative VernEhlers announced that he would not seek reelection. During the primary campaign...
Committee Chairman, VernEhlers, who replaced Ney following his resignation due to a scandal. When asked about his decision, Ehlers responded, "It's no...
Kamala Harris, Alex Padilla Succeeded by Laphonza Butler Preceded by VernEhlers Chair of the Joint Library Committee 2007–2009 Succeeded by Bob Brady...
(D) ▌2. Pete Hoekstra (R) ▌3. Paul B. Henry (R), until July 31, 1993 ▌VernEhlers (R), from December 7, 1993 ▌4. Dave Camp (R) ▌5. James A. Barcia (D)...
(PA) Charles Djou (HI) Bob Dold (IL) Dan Donovan (NY) Sean Duffy (WI) VernEhlers (MI) Renee Ellmers (NC) Phil English (PA) John Faso (NY) Mike Fitzpatrick...
William B. Eerdmans, founder, William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company VernEhlers, U.S. Representative from Michigan Randy Feenstra U.S. Representative...
Smith, Ranking) Research and Science Education (Daniel Lipinski, Chair; VernEhlers, Ranking) Investigations and Oversight (Brad Miller, Chair; Paul Broun...
James R. Langevin, Ranking Member) House Administration (Bob Ney, later VernEhlers, Chair; Juanita Millender-McDonald, Ranking Member) Hurricane Katrina...
Republican VernEhlers, who took office in 1993, was the incumbent. Ehlers was re-elected in 2008 with 61 percent of the vote. In 2010 Ehlers retired rather...
Lincoln Diaz-Balart) Science (Chair: Jim Sensenbrenner, Vice Chair: VernEhlers, Ranking Member: George Brown Jr., then Ralph Hall) Basic Research (Chair:...
professional in his approach" Rep. Paul Gillmor (R-OH): "lightning rod" Rep. VernEhlers (R-MI): "he's hurt the President by what he's doing ... he's damaged...
Ford (D) John Conyers (D) Barbara- Rose Collins (D) John Dingell (D) VernEhlers (R) 104th (1995–1997) Dick Chrysler (R) Lynn Rivers (D) 105th (1997–1999)...
California 17 Sam Farr (D) June 8, 1993 No State Assemblyman 1941 Michigan 3 VernEhlers (R) December 7, 1993 No State Senator 1934 Oklahoma 6 Frank Lucas (R)...
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