Patricia Holmes (politician) facts for kids

Patricia A. Holmes (born around 1959) is a former member of the Michigan Senate. She served for a short time in this important role.

Patricia Holmes's Time in the Senate

Patricia Holmes was the daughter of David S. Holmes Jr., who was also a Michigan state senator. After her father passed away, Patricia ran in a special election. A special election is held to fill a political office that becomes empty before the regular election. She won this election.

Representing the 4th District

Patricia Holmes served in the Michigan Senate. This is part of the state's government that makes laws. She represented the 4th district. Her term was from November 29, 1994, to December 31, 1994. This was a very short period.

During that same year, she tried to win the regular election for the same position. However, she did not win the primary election for the Democratic Party. A primary election is where voters choose which candidate from their party will run in the main election. While she was a senator, Patricia Holmes lived in Detroit.

Later Election Attempt

In 2016, Patricia Holmes tried again to become a state senator. She ran in another special election for the same 4th district seat. However, she was defeated in the Democratic primary election on August 2. Ian Conyers won that primary instead.