Patricia Holmes (politician)
Patricia A. Holmes (born c. 1959) is a former member of the Michigan Senate.
Patricia Holmes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office November 29, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | David S. Holmes Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Jackie Vaughn III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1959 (age 63–64) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Holmes was born around 1959.[1]
Holmes was the daughter of Michigan state senator David S. Holmes Jr. Upon her father's death, she won a special election that allowed her to succeed her father. Holmes served in the Michigan Senate seat that represented the 4th district from November 29, 1994, to December 31, 1994. She did not win the Democratic primary for the same position that same year.[2][3] During her time in the legislature, she lived in Detroit.[4]
In 2016, Holmes attempted to regain the state senate seat she previously held in a special election. She was defeated in the Democratic primaries on August 2 by Ian Conyers.[5][6]
References
- "Patricia Holmes takes father's Senate seat". The Times Herald. November 3, 1994. p. 3. Retrieved July 29, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Legislator Details - Patricia Holmes". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- "Holmes". Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- Taylor, Sheila (1995). Women in the Michigan Legislature, 1921-1995. p. 14.
- "Labor split, Durhal-Conyers feud mark Senate primary". The Detroit News. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- "Patricia Holmes". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
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