| Juanita Watkins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| In office January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew McNeely |
| Succeeded by | Hansen Clarke |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| In office January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Rosetta A. Ferguson |
| Succeeded by | Rudy J. Nichols |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1939-05-11) May 11, 1939 (age 85) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Wendell Phillips High School Wayne State University's Labor School |
Juanita Watkins (born May 11, 1939) is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Early life
Watkins was born on May 11, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois.
Education
Watkins graduated from Wendell Phillips High School. Later, she graduated from Wayne State University's Labor School.
Career
In 1976, Watkins was defeated in the Democratic primary for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 20th district. On November 7, 1978, Watkins was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the 20th district from January 10, 1979, to December 31, 1982. On November 2, 1982, Watkins was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the 16th district from January 12, 1983, to December 31, 1990. In 1984, Watkins served as a delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan. In 1990, Watkins was defeated in the primary for the position of United States Representative from Michigan 13th District. In 1976, Watkins was defeated in the primary for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 13th district.
Personal life
Watkins had four children. Watkins is a member of the NAACP.
References
- ^ "Legislator Details - Juanita Watkins". Library of Michigan. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- "Watkins to Watrows". Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
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