Irma Clark-Coleman
Irma Clark-Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Morris Hood, Jr. | |
| Succeeded by | Morris Hood III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1937 Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ron |
| Profession | Public administration |
Irma Clark-Coleman (born April 14, 1937) is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. She was a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 3rd district from 2003 to 2010. Previously she was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002.[1][2]
Early life and career
Clark-Coleman attended Detroit Public Schools and holds a B.A. and M.A. in communications from
William Lucas, Press Secretary to County Executive Ed McNamara
and Director of Human Relations. Clark Coleman retired from Wayne County in 1998.
Family
Clark-Coleman is married to Rev. Ron D. Coleman, Sr., pastor of God Land Unity Church. Clark-Coleman has two children.
Political career
In 1991, Clark-Coleman was appointed to the
Detroit Board of Education
- and served in that capacity until 1998. Clark-Coleman served as the board's vice president and president (1996–1998).
Clark-Coleman was elected to the
Michigan's Constitution
, Clark-Coleman was barred from seeking re-election in 2010.
Electoral history
- 2006 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District
Name Percent Irma Clark-Coleman (D) (inc.) 82.5% Paul E. Sophiea (R) 17.5%
- 2006 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District (Democratic primary)
Name Percent Irma Clark-Coleman (inc.) 61.4% Alison Vaughn 16.6%%
- 2002 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District
Name Percent Irma Clark-Coleman (D) 80.6% Jose A. Hernandez II (R) 19.4%
- 2002 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District (Democratic primary)
Name Percent Irma Clark-Coleman 63.4% Ronald J. Tafelski 15.7% Doug Thomas 12.8%
References
- ISBN 978-1-878210-06-7. Retrieved 2007-03-09.
- ^ Michigan Senate Democrats (2007). "Michigan Senate Democrats: About Irma Clark-Coleman". Retrieved 2007-03-09. [dead link]
External links
- Michigan Senate - Irma Clark-Coleman[permanent dead link]
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Irma Clark-Coleman (MI)[permanent dead link] profile
- Follow the Money - Irma Clark-Coleman
- Michigan Bureau of Elections - Irma Clark-Coleman (State Senate) campaign finance reports and data
- Michigan Bureau of Elections - Irma Clark (State House) campaign finance reports and data
- Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus Archived 2007-08-22 at the Wayback Machine
- Michigan Liberal - SD03