Betty Jean Alexander

American politician (born c. 1966)
Betty Jean Alexander
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 5th district
In office
January 9, 2019 – December 31, 2022
Preceded byDavid Knezek
Succeeded byDayna Polehanki
Personal details
Bornc. 1966
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
ResidenceDetroit, Michigan

Betty Jean Alexander (born c. 1966) is an American politician, who served as a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 5th district from 2019 to 2022.

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 served as a member of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Meet 'mystery person' Betty Jean Alexander who won state Senate primary". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  2. ^ "Single mom goes from food stamps to Michigan Senate". Detroit News. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  3. ^ "From low income single mother to state senator". Arab American News. 18 January 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  4. ^ "About Us". Michigan Legislative Black Caucus. Archived from the original on March 1, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
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Political offices
Preceded by
David Knezek
 Michigan Senate
5th district
2019–2022 		Succeeded by
Dayna Polehanki
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Members of the Michigan State Senate
102nd Legislature (2023–2025)
President of the Senate
Garlin Gilchrist (D)
President pro tempore
Jeremy Moss (D)
Majority Leader
Winnie Brinks (D)
Minority Leader
Aric Nesbitt (R)
  1. ▌Erika Geiss (D)
  2. ▌Sylvia Santana (D)
  3. ▌Stephanie Chang (D)
  4. ▌Darrin Camilleri (D)
  5. ▌Dayna Polehanki (D)
  6. ▌Mary Cavanagh (D)
  7. ▌Jeremy Moss (D)
  8. ▌Mallory McMorrow (D)
  9. ▌Michael Webber (R)
  10. ▌Paul Wojno (D)
  11. ▌Veronica Klinefelt (D)
  12. ▌Kevin Hertel (D)
  13. ▌Rosemary Bayer (D)
  14. ▌Sue Shink (D)
  15. ▌Jeff Irwin (D)
  16. ▌Joe Bellino (R)
  17. ▌Jonathan Lindsey (R)
  18. ▌Thomas Albert (R)
  19. ▌Sean McCann (D)
  20. ▌Aric Nesbitt (R)
  21. ▌Sarah Anthony (D)
  22. ▌Lana Theis (R)
  23. ▌Jim Runestad (R)
  24. ▌Ruth Johnson (R)
  25. ▌Dan Lauwers (R)
  26. ▌Kevin Daley (R)
  27. ▌John D. Cherry (D)
  28. ▌Sam Singh (D)
  29. ▌Winnie Brinks (D)
  30. ▌Mark Huizenga (R)
  31. ▌Roger Victory (R)
  32. ▌Jon Bumstead (R)
  33. ▌Rick Outman (R)
  34. ▌Roger Hauck (R)
  35. ▌Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)
  36. ▌Michele Hoitenga (R)
  37. ▌John Damoose (R)
  38. ▌Ed McBroom (R)


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