Betty Jean Alexander

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
PartyDemocratic
Children2

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. January 18, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  4. ^ "About Us". Michigan Legislative Black Caucus. Archived from the original on March 1, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.