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Dwaine Caraway
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| Acting Mayor of Dallas | |
| In office February 26, 2011 – June 26, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Tom Leppert |
| Succeeded by | Mike Rawlings |
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| Born | April 30, 1952 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Barbara Mallory |
| Residences | Dallas, Texas |
| Website | Official Campaign Website: http://www.dwainecarawayfordallascounty.com |
Dwaine R. Caraway (born April 30, 1952) is an American politician. He served as the acting Mayor of Dallas for a short time in 2011. He was also a member of the Dallas City Council for many years.
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Dwaine Caraway's Early Life and Education
Dwaine Caraway grew up in Dallas, Texas. He went to Roosevelt High School in Dallas. After high school, he attended Texas Southern University for two years.
Caraway's Political Career in Dallas
Dwaine Caraway began his political journey in Dallas. He was first elected to the Dallas City Council in 2007. The City Council is a group of elected officials who make decisions for the city.
Serving as Acting Mayor
In 2011, the Mayor of Dallas, Tom Leppert, decided to leave his job. He wanted to run for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Because of this, Dwaine Caraway became the acting mayor. He served in this important role from February 26, 2011, until June 26, 2011. His first meeting with the Dallas City Council as acting mayor was on March 2, 2011. After his time as acting mayor, Mike Rawlings was elected as the new mayor.
Returning to the City Council
After serving as acting mayor, Caraway continued his work on the Dallas City Council. He represented District 4. He left the City Council in 2015 because of term limits. Term limits mean that a person can only serve a certain number of times. However, he was elected to the City Council again in 2017. Carolyn King Arnold later took his place in a special election.
Family in Politics
Dwaine Caraway's wife, Barbara, also has a history in politics. She served on the Dallas City Council before him. She was also a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
