State Rep. Pauline Wendzel was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2018. She represents the new 39th House District, which includes Coloma, Watervliet, and Bainbridge in Berrien County. All Van Buren County except Covert and South Haven are part of the district as well as Lee, Cheshire, Trowbridge, and part of Otsego Township in Allegan County.