Amash, Justin, 1980-

Justin Amash (born April 18, 1980) is an American politician. He served as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 3rd congressional district from 2011 to 2021. Originally a member of the Republican Party, Amash became an independent in July 2019 before joining the Libertarian Party in April 2020, becoming the party's first, and as of 2021, only member of Congress.

A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Amash was born to Arab Christian parents who had emigrated to the United States. After graduating from Grand Rapids Christian High School, he studied economics at the University of Michigan, graduated from the University of Michigan Law School, and briefly worked as a corporate lawyer and consultant before entering politics. Amash represented the 72nd district in the Michigan House of Representatives for one term before being elected to Congress in 2010.

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