Patricia Holmes (politician) facts for kids
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Patricia Holmes
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 4th district |
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| In office November 29, 1994 – December 31, 1994 |
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| Preceded by | David S. Holmes Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Jackie Vaughn III |
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| Born | c. 1959 (age 65–66) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Patricia A. Holmes was born around 1959. She is known for being a former member of the Michigan Senate. The Michigan Senate is part of the state government that makes laws for Michigan.
Who is Patricia Holmes?
Patricia Holmes is the daughter of David S. Holmes Jr.. Her father was also a state senator in Michigan. She followed in his footsteps in politics.
Her Time in the Senate
After her father passed away, Patricia Holmes won a special election. A special election is held to fill a political position when someone leaves office unexpectedly. This allowed her to take over her father's seat. She represented the 4th district in the Michigan Senate.
Her time in office was short. She served from November 29, 1994, to December 31, 1994. During this time, she lived in Detroit. Later that year, she tried to win the Democratic primary for the same position. A primary election helps a political party choose its candidate for a bigger election. However, she did not win the primary.
Later Political Efforts
In 2016, Patricia Holmes tried to get back into the state senate. She ran in another special election for the same seat. However, she was defeated in the Democratic primaries on August 2. Ian Conyers won that primary election instead.
