Rep. Brenda Carter

(D-Pontiac)
6 Years
House District 53
987 HOB
517-373-2577

BrendaCarter@house.mi.gov
Official Website

Current Candidate Information

Biographical Information

Born: September 10, 1954 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Randy
Children: 6
Education: Master's in Public Administration, Bachelor's in Business Administration
Community Activities: Benevolent Protective Order of Elks

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

House (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2026)
Other Offices: President, Pontiac Public Schools Board of Education

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 53rd District 2022
General Vote: 18,829 of 27,921 (67%)
Primary Vote: 7,984 of 7,984 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: AFL-CIO Michigan; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25; American Federation of Teachers Michigan; Michigan Association for Justice; Michigan Education Association PAC; Michigan League of Conservation Voters (primary); Michigan Manufacturers Association; Michigan Nurses Association (primary); Michigan Realtors; Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights; Voters Not Politicians (primary)

Michigan House 29th District 2020
General Vote: 27,099 of 37,178 (72%)
Primary Vote: 10,908 of 10,908 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 29th District 2018
General Vote: 19,964 of 26,938 (74%)
Primary Vote: 3,075 of 10,031 (30%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: AFSCME Council 25, Michigan Association For Justice (dual endorsement), EMILY's List

Political Activities: President, Michigan Association of School Boards

Committee Assignments
Key Legislative Staff
Johnathon Wertheimer, Legislative Aide/Policy Services
jwertheimer@house.mi.gov
Damjana Gjetaj, Legislative Aide/Constituent Services
dgjetaj@house.mi.gov

Sponsored Legislation
HB 4007
Prevailing Wage
HB 4064
School Curriculum
HB 4065
Financial Stability
HB 4142
Firearms
HB 4232
Collective Bargaining
HB 4241
School Safety
HB 4242
School Safety
HB 4243
Firearms
HB 4356
Collective Bargaining
HB 4376
Insurance Producers
HB 4377
Use Tax Exemptions
HB 4391
Independent Contractor
HB 4590
State Butterfly
HB 4625
Juvenile Justice Services
HB 4733
Health Benefits
HB 4785
Gender Neutral References
HB 4817
Open Meetings
HB 4818
Credit Scores
HB 4901
Bankruptcy
HB 4922
Medical Billing
HB 4926
Property Assessments
HB 5084
Breast Cancer
HB 5170
Mental Health Screening
HB 5191
Insurance
HB 5192
Insurance Fraud
HB 5235
Landlord and Tenants
HB 5312
Insurance Coverage
HB 5592
Crimes against Animals
HB 5605
Rentals
HB 5694
Unfair Trade Practices
HB 5757
Evictions
HB 5766
Landlords and Tenants
HB 5950
Car Sharing
HB 5956
Health Insurers
HB 6103
Captive Insurance Companies
HB 6104
Captive Insurance Companies
HB 6233
Income Tax
HR 12
Date Designation
HR 61
Month Designation
HR 125
Month Designation
HR 130
Week Designation
HR 140
Month Designation
HR 219
Week Designation
HR 221
Month Designation
HR 240
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
HR 262
Commemorative Anniversary
HR 285
PATIENT Act
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