Biographical Information
Born: May 1, 1979 in Flint
Education: Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan-Flint
Employment/Military Record: Chief of staff to Rep. Pam Faris, special advisor to House Minority Leader Richard Hammel, regional director of external affairs in the administration of Governor Jennifer Granholm, House Democratic communications staffer
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (11/7/2013 - 12/31/2018)
Other Offices: State Representative, 49th House District Nov 2013-current
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 32nd District 2018
General Vote:
50,058 of 112,433 (44%)
Primary Vote:
14,152 of 24,090 (58%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, AFSCME Council 25, UAW, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Sierra Club, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, Michigan League of Conservation Voters (general election), Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan (general election)
Michigan House 49th District 2016
General Vote:
24,862 of 36,320 (68%)
Primary Vote:
10,756 of 10,756 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Nurses Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac Committee; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, AFSCME, Michigan AFL-CIO, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, Michigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, Michigan Realtors RPAC, Michigan Education Association, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, MiBank PAC, the County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers, Michigan Laborers' District Council
Michigan House 49th District 2014
General Vote:
18,211 of 24,735 (73%)
Primary Vote:
4,563 of 5,805 (78%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Nurses Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, AFL-CIO, Michigan Townships Association Political Action Committee, AFSCME Council 25, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Education Association PAC recommendation, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC
Michigan House 49th District 2014
Primary Vote:
NA
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 49th District Special Election (November 5, 2013)
General Vote:
4,894 of 7,718 (63%)
Primary Vote:
1,979 of 5,119 (38%)
