Biographical Information
Born: August 15, 1952 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Bamidele Talabi
Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Eastern Michigan University
Community Activities: Mack Alive, Inc, Coalition Against Billboard Advertising of Alcohol and Tobacco
Religion: Baptist
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2016)
Other Offices: Wayne County commissioner 1987-1990, Detroit City Council 1993-2009
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 3rd District 2022
Disqualified
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan Senate 1st District 2018
Primary Vote:
8,710 of 32,957 (26%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 2nd District 2014
General Vote:
17,369 of 25,033 (69%)
Primary Vote:
5,413 of 8,382 (64%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC (general election only), United Auto Workers, Sierra Club of Michigan, Michigan Nurses Association, Detroit Regional Chamber, AFL-CIO, Michigan Townships Association Political Action Committee, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, AFSCME Council 25, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Education Association PAC recommendation, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan
Michigan House 2nd District 2012
General Vote:
28,990 of 40,387 (71%)
Primary Vote:
5,272 of 10,345 (50%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 3rd District 2010
General Vote:
13,162 of 14,007 (93%)
Primary Vote:
2,378 of 5,818 (40%)
