Christine Morse

Christine Morse (born 1973) is an American Democratic politician from Michigan and is the judge of Kalamazoo County's 9th circuit court. She was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives from the 61st district in 2020. She was then elected to represent the 40th district in 2022. she would then defeat her opponent Mariko Willis 62% to 36.7%.

Early life and education Morse was born in Tecumseh, Michigan in 1973. Morse earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and then a J.D. degree from Wayne State University Law School. Morse has served as the Kalamazoo County Commissioner representing the 9th district since 2018. In her campaign for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 61st district, Morse was endorsed by former United States President Barack Obama. Morse is the first Democrat to win the 61st district since it was re-established as a Kalamazoo County seat in 1993. Morse was sworn in as state representative on December 11, 2020 and assumed office on January 1, 2021.

In the 2022 Michigan House of Representatives election, she was elected in District 40 due to redistricting.

In 2024, Morse decided not to run for reelection and instead ran for the newly created 9th circuit court of Kalamazoo County.

Personal life Morse is married and has three children. Morse is a cancer survivor.