Biographical Information
Marital Status: Married
Children: 6
Education: Attended Wayne County Community College, Wayne State University and University of Phoenix
Employment/Military Record: Deputy director, Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2009 - 12/31/2014)
Other Offices: Member of state House from August-December, 2002 after winning special election to succeed Kwame Kilpatrick.
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 4th District Special Election (November 8, 2016)
Primary Vote:
4,480 of 17,563 (25%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Education Association; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; American Federation of Teachers Michigan; Black Slate
Michigan House 5th District 2012
General Vote:
22,996 of 24,409 (94%)
Primary Vote:
2,782 of 5,494 (50%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 6th District 2010
General Vote:
14,194 of 14,710 (96%)
Primary Vote:
2,772 of 6,359 (43%)
Michigan House 6th District 2008
General Vote:
28,167 of 28,167 (100%)
Primary Vote:
1,868 of 6,790 (27%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 6th District 2002
Primary Vote:
1,883 of 12,300 (15%)
Political Activities: Former candidate for state House in 1998 and 2002.
