Betty Jean Alexander
Betty Jean Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 5th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | David Knezek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1966 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Detroit, Michigan |
Betty Jean Alexander (born c. 1966) is a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 5th district since 2019.
Alexander was described as a dark horse candidate due to her never holding public office, her being a single mother, and qualifying for food stamps before her election to the state senate.[1][2][3] Alexander serves as a member of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Meet 'mystery person' Betty Jean Alexander who won state Senate primary". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
- ^ "Single mom goes from food stamps to Michigan Senate". Detroit News. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
- ^ "From low income single mother to state senator". Arab American News. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
- ^ "About Us". Michigan Legislative Black Caucus. Archived from the original on March 1, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
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