Tupac A. Hunter
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Tupac Amaru Hunter (born July 25, 1973) is an American politician who is a former member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 5th district which encompasses northwest Detroit, Dearborn Heights and Inkster.[1][2] He served as the Minority Floor Leader.
Background
Tupac A. Hunter was born and raised in Detroit. He graduated from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy in 1991. In 1995, he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Studies and Public Policy from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He also holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Oakland University.
Political career
In November 2010, Tupac A. Hunter was re-elected to a second term in the Michigan Senate representing the citizens of the 5th District, which comprises northwest Detroit, Dearborn Heights, and Inkster.[3] He was unanimously elected by his colleagues to serve as the Minority Floor Leader for the 2011-14 legislative session. He previously served as the Assistant Minority Leader during his first term in the Michigan Senate (2007–2010). Prior to being elected to the Michigan Senate, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives (2003–2006) where he was the Minority Whip (2005–2006).
Issues
Senator Hunter's legislative interests covered banking and financial services, consumer protection, criminal justice, economic development, education, ethics in government, and health care insurance reform. His legislative agenda has produced 27 Public Acts and one constitutional amendment[4] to date. He sponsored legislation to encourage financial literacy and fair lending practices; fought for the passage of Michigan's law mandating smoke-free workplaces; and advocated for policies relating to children's health, including legislation that would require insurance companies to cover treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders.[5]
Honors and recognition
- The Michigan Chronicle 40 Under 40 Honoree (2013)
- Michigan Association of State and Federal Program Specialists Roberta Stanley Legislative Award (2010)
- Autism Insurance for Michigan Coalition Legislative Champion Award (2010)
- American Heart Association Heart Champion Award (2010)
- Hearing Loss Association of Michigan Legislator of the Year Award (2009)
- Michigan Deaf Association Legislator of the Year Award (2009)
- Michigan Children’s Trust Fund Seasoned Advocate Award (2008)
- Michigan Credit Union League Legislator of the Year Award (2007)
- Who’s Who in Black Detroit Honoree (2006–2010)
Electoral history
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Tupac A. Hunter (Incumbent) | 44,055 | 83.3 | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Bonnie Patrick | 8,856 | 16.7 | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Tupac A. Hunter | 56,252 | 85.3 | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | David Malhalab | 8,164 | 12.4 | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | James Wolbrink | 1,510 | 2.3 | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Tupac A. Hunter (Incumbent) | 33,020 | 95.0 | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Richard Zeile | 1,729 | 5.0 | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Tupac A. Hunter | 22,098 | 94.5 | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Richard Zeile | 1,294 | 5.5 | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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References
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- ↑ Michigan 2010 legislative election results
- ↑ Michiganders vote yes on felon law, no on ConCon
- ↑ Michigan Legislature legislation search, 2009-2010
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External links
- Senator Tupac A. Hunter - official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Tupac A. Hunter (MI) profile
- Follow the Money - Tupac A. Hunter
- Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus
- Michigan Liberal - SD05
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- 1973 births
- African-American state legislators in Michigan
- Autism activists
- Living people
- Members of the Michigan House of Representatives
- Michigan state senators
- Oakland University alumni
- University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy alumni
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- 20th-century African-American people
- 21st-century members of the Michigan Legislature