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Daisy L. Elliott
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 8th district |
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| In office January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1982 |
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| Preceded by | Ed Vaughn |
| Succeeded by | Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 8th district Wayne County 4th district: 1963–1964 22nd district: 1965–1972 |
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| In office January 1, 1963 – December 31, 1978 |
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| Preceded by | Frederick Yates |
| Succeeded by | Ed Vaughn |
| Member of the 1961–1962 Michigan Constitutional Convention from the Wayne County 4th district | |
| In office October 1, 1961 – August 1, 1962 |
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Daisy Elizabeth Lenoir
November 26, 1917 Filbert, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 2015 (aged 98) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Realtor, politician |
Daisy L. Elliott (November 26, 1917 – December 22, 2015) was an American politician and a real estate agent. She was an important leader from the state of Michigan.
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Early Life and Public Service
Daisy Elizabeth Lenoir was born in Filbert, West Virginia. She later lived in Detroit, Michigan. She was chosen to be a delegate (a representative) for the 1961–1962 Michigan Constitutional Convention. This convention helped create Michigan's Constitution of 1963. This document is like the rulebook for the state.
Political Career and Achievements
Daisy L. Elliott was a member of the Democratic Party. She worked hard to represent the people of Michigan. She served in the Michigan House of Representatives for many years.
Serving in the State House
She represented different areas, called districts, in Michigan.
- From 1963 to 1964, she represented Wayne County's 4th district.
- From 1965 to 1972, she represented Michigan's 22nd district.
- From 1973 to 1978, she represented Michigan's 8th district.
Daisy Elliott was very determined. She ran for State Representative five times before winning in 1962. She even won back her old seat in the Michigan House in 1980.
The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act
One of her biggest achievements was helping to write the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. This important law was passed in 1976. It helps protect people from unfair treatment based on things like their religion, race, or gender. This act was a big step forward for equal rights in Michigan.
Later Political Engagements
In 1978, she ran for the Michigan Senate but did not win the primary election. A primary election is when members of a political party choose which candidate will represent them in the main election. She was later defeated in the Democratic primary in 1982 by Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick.
Community Involvement and Legacy
Beyond her work as a politician, Daisy Elliott was active in several important groups. She was a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). This group works to ensure equal rights for all people. She also belonged to the League of Women Voters, which encourages people to vote.
Daisy L. Elliott passed away on December 22, 2015, at the age of 98. She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit. Her dedication to public service and civil rights left a lasting impact.
