Biographical Information
Born: July 20, 1948 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Yvonne
Children: Children: Lawrence, Troi, Vanessa, Vincent (deceased), Cortney and Kristen / Grandchildren: Lawrence Jr., Elijeh, Kelsey, Caiden, Caleb, Kaylen and Eric
Education: Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice
Community Activities: Current member Southfield Lathrup Dems, lifetime member NAACP,
Religion: Methodist
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2018)
House (1/1/2009 - 12/31/2010)
Other Offices: Oakland County commissioner, 1999-2008, State Rep. 2009 - 2010, State Senate 2011 - 2018.
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan House 35th District 2018
Primary Vote:
4,980 of 22,187 (22%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFSCME Council 25, County Road Association of Michigan, AFL-CIO, Michigan Realtors, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan
Michigan Senate 11th District 2014
General Vote:
70,862 of 96,702 (73%)
Primary Vote:
10,286 of 29,658 (34%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Townships Association, AFSCME Council 25, United Auto Workers, Michigan Education Association, Service Employees International Union, Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council, Police Officers Association of Michigan, Michigan Association of Health Plans, Michigan Doctor's PAC, Michigan Credit Union League, Michigan Realtors PAC, Michigan Education Association recommendation, County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, MTA-PAC, MiBankPAC
Michigan Senate 14th District 2010
General Vote:
63,227 of 97,987 (64%)
Primary Vote:
9,200 of 23,238 (39%)
Michigan House 35th District 2008
General Vote:
41,015 of 46,845 (87%)
Primary Vote:
5,227 of 8,769 (59%)
Campaign Finance Reports
