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Revision as of 03:51, 5 June 2020
Karen Whitsett | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sylvia Santana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Detroit, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jason |
| Occupation | Politician |
Karen Whitsett is an American politician from Michigan. Whitsett is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives from District 9.
Early life
Whitsett was born in Detroit, Michigan.[1]
Career
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On November 6, 2018, Whitsett won the election and became a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives for District 9. Whitsett defeated James Stephens with 95.1% of the votes.[2][1]
Personal life
Whitsett's husband is Jason. They have one child. Whitsett and her family live in Detroit, Michigan.[2]
Whitsett reported she was diagnosed with COVID-19 on April 6, 2020.[3] At the same time, Whitsett credited President Donald Trump and his personal support of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin treatments with saving her life, stating, "If President Trump had not talked about this, it would not be something that's accessible for anyone to be able to get that right now, it would not even be possible."[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Karen Whitsett". housedems.com. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ a b "Representative Karen Whitsett's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ Second Michigan legislator confirmed positive for coronavirus MLive.com, April 6, 2020
- ^ Michigan Rep. Karen Whitsett credits hydroxychloroquine, President Trump for her recovery from C... Click On Detroit, WDIV, April 6, 2020
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