Born: April 16 in Georgia
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Rev. Ron D. Coleman, Sr.
Children: Two adult children, two grandchildren
Education: Bachelor's degree and master's from Wayne State University; Pershing High School, Detroit
Employment/Military Record: Wayne County Road Commission, 31 years, retired 1998 as director of human relations; press secretary, late Edward H. McNamara
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 3rd District 2006
General Vote:
57,746 of 70,091 (82%)
Primary Vote:
11,909 of 19,409 (61%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan Senate 3rd District 2002
General Vote:
53,395 of 66,250 (80%)
Primary Vote:
25,208 of 39,784 (63%)
Other Offices: Re-elected to state Senate in 2006 (Primary Election results, General Election results); first elected in 2002 (Primary Election results, General Election results); former member of state House (1999-2002), former member of Detroit Board of Education (1991-1998)
Campaign Finance Reports
Political Activities: Precinct Delegate, 14th Congressional District
Community Activities: God Land Unity Church, NAACP, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Trade Union Leadership Council, United Way and Detroit Goodfellows Drive
Religion: Christian