Matt Koleszar

Matt Koleszar (born September 21, 1981) is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2019, currently representing the 22nd district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education Koleszar was born in Royal Oak. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education with a focus on social studies and English from Saginaw Valley State University in 2006, and a Master of Arts degree in English studies for teachers from Eastern Michigan University in 2011.

Career Before his election as a state representative, Koleszar had taught middle school and high school social studies and English for 12 years in the Airport Community School District in Carleton, coached cross country and baseball, and served as president of the Airport Education Association.

Michigan House of Representatives Koleszar served as assistant Democratic leader in 2019 and 2020, and as Democratic whip in 2021 and 2022. He has served on the House committees for education, higher education, health policy, education policy, elections and ethics, labor, and school aid.

Following redistricting, Koleszar ran in the 22nd district in 2022, winning reelection. After the Democrats won control of the state legislature in the 2022 elections, he was appointed chair of the education committee.

Koleszar was reelected in 2024.

Electoral history

+Election 2018 PartyCandidate VotePercentageDemocraticMatt Koleszar24,79751.41%RepublicanJeff Noble (Incumbent)23,43048.6%

+Election 2020 PartyCandidate VotePercentageDemocraticMatt Koleszar (Incumbent)33,03455.1%RepublicanJohn Lacny26,93144.9%

+Election 2022 PartyCandidate VotePercentageDemocraticMatt Koleszar (Incumbent)28,05154.18%RepublicanCathryn Neracher23,36045.7%

Personal life Koleszar is married to Kimberly Bush-Koleszar.