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Political strategist Jeff Timmer and his wife Mattie revealed that they lost their son Mekbul this week.
On March 7, political committee The Lincoln Project took to their Twitter handle to share the news on behalf of the grieving couple.
As per the tweet, the deceased teenager Mekbul was a high school senior loved by those who knew him.
Hours after the official announcement of the passing of their son, Mattie Timmer took to her Twitter handle to thank everyone who reached out to them during their time of "unspeakable grief."
Who is Jeff Timmer?
In March 2020, Jeff Timmer joined as a senior adviser on The Lincoln Project, which is a political action committee formed in late 2019 by a group of former Republicans.
This committee was established to stop Donald Trump from becoming president again and to stop Republicans from re-electing themselves to the senate in 2020.
The Lincoln Project website notes that Timmer is also a writer, pundit, and redistricting expert and was formerly the executive director of the Michigan Republican Party, who is now independent.
A Michigan native, he describes himself on Twitter as a "strategist," former "GOPer," and "Senior Advisor."
Additionally, he has a podcast on Apple podcasts called A Republic, If You Can Keep It.
As for his educational background, Timmer attended Michigan State University from 1985 to 1989, as mentioned on his LinkedIn profile. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Affairs specialization.
A well-known political analyst in 2016, Timmer worked on Ohio Governor John Kasich's presidential campaign.
As a regular guest on several news outlets, he also offers political commentary at industry, association, and corporate gatherings. He offers teaching campaigns and communications to various groups as well.
Twitter reactions on Jeff Timmer's son's demise
Moments after it was officially announced that Jeff and Mattie Timmer lost their youngest son, Twitter users shared their love and sympathies for the grieving family.
The cause of Mekbul's death has not yet been revealed.
