Born: July 25, 1973 in Detroit
Marital Status: Engaged
Children: One son
Education: Bachelor's degree in urban studies and public policy from Morehouse College
Employment/Military Record: Project manager, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation; staff policy analyst, Detroit City Council
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 5th District 2010
General Vote:
44,054 of 52,913 (83%)
Primary Vote:
14,564 of 14,564 (100%)
Michigan House 9th District 2006
Withdrew
Michigan Senate 5th District 2006
General Vote:
55,674 of 65,331 (85%)
Primary Vote:
6,933 of 16,825 (41%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 9th District 2004
General Vote:
33,020 of 34,749 (95%)
Primary Vote:
6,607 of 7,762 (85%)
Michigan House 9th District 2002
General Vote:
22,098 of 23,392 (94%)
Primary Vote:
4,578 of 14,825 (30%)
Other Offices: First elected to state House in 2002 and re-elected in 2004 (Primary Election results, General Election results)
Campaign Finance Reports
Community Activities: Michigan Democratic Party, Crary/St. Mary's Community Council, 8th Police Precinct Community Relations Organization, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Travelers Aid Society
Religion: Baptist