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David S. Holmes Jr.
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 4th district |
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| In office March 1974 – May 21, 1994 |
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| Preceded by | Coleman Young |
| Succeeded by | Patricia Holmes |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 21st district Wayne County 11th District (1959–1964) 10th District (1965–1972) |
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| In office 1959 – March 1974 |
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| Preceded by | Charline White |
| Succeeded by | Barbara-Rose Collins |
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| Born | August 11, 1914 Covington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | May 21, 1994 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Avis |
| Alma mater | Virginia State College |
| Occupation | Politician |
David S. Holmes Jr. (born August 11, 1914 – died May 21, 1994) was an important American politician. He served in the government of Michigan for many years. He was a member of both the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate.
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Who Was David S. Holmes Jr.?
David S. Holmes Jr. was a dedicated public servant. He spent over 30 years working in the Michigan Legislature. This is where laws are made for the state of Michigan. He was known for his long career in politics.
Early Life and Education
David Holmes was born in Covington, Kentucky. He went to college at Virginia State College. He also studied at the University of Michigan. Before becoming a politician, he worked with a large labor union. This union was called the UAW/AFL-CIO.
A Career in Public Service
Holmes began his political journey in 1959. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. He filled a spot that became open when another politician, Charline White, passed away.
Moving to the Senate
In March 1974, David Holmes moved to the Michigan Senate. This happened when Coleman Young became the Mayor of Detroit. Holmes won the election to take Young's place. He served in the Senate for two decades. He continued to serve until his death in 1994.
Family in Politics
After David Holmes passed away, his daughter followed in his footsteps. Her name is Patricia Holmes. She was elected to fill his Senate seat in November 1994. She served for the rest of that term.
National Political Involvement
David Holmes was also involved in national politics. He was a delegate at two important events. These were the 1968 and 1988 Democratic National Conventions. At these conventions, the Democratic Party chooses its candidate for president.
