Tupac A. Hunter

Tupac A. Hunter
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 5th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
2007
Preceded by Burton Leland
Personal details
Born July 25, 1973 (1973-07-25) (age 38)
Detroit, Michigan
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) RaShawn M. Hunter
Alma mater Morehouse College (B.A.)
Oakland University (M.P.A.)
Profession Public Service
Religion Christian (Plymouth Brethren)

Tupac Amaru Hunter (born July 25, 1973) is a member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 5th District which encompasses [1][2] northwest Detroit, Dearborn Heights and Inkster. He currently serves as the Democratic Floor Leader.

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Background

Tupac A. Hunter was born and raised in Detroit. He graduated from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy in 1991. In 1995, he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Studies and Public Policy from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He also holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Oakland University.

Political career

In November 2010, Tupac A. Hunter was re-elected to a second term in the Michigan Senate representing the citizens of the 5th District, which comprises northwest Detroit, Dearborn Heights, and Inkster.[3] He was unanimously elected by his colleagues in the Democratic Caucus to serve as the Democratic Floor Leader for the 2011-14 legislative session. He previously served as the Assistant Democratic Leader during his first term in the Michigan Senate (2007–2010). Prior to being elected to the Michigan Senate, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives (2003–2006). He served as the House Democratic Whip (2005–2006) and as the ranking Democrat on the Banking and Financial Services Committee and the Insurance Committee.

Issues

Senator Hunter's legislative interests cover banking and financial services, consumer protection, criminal justice, economic development, education, ethics in government, and health care insurance reform. His legislative agenda has produced 25 Public Acts and one constitutional amendment[4] to date. Senator Hunter was the only Democrat to cross the floor to support HB 4770 to ban the provision of domestic partner benefits to public employees. He has authored legislation to encourage financial literacy and fair lending practices; fought for the passage of Michigan's law mandating smoke-free workplaces; and has authored legislation relating to children's health, including legislation that would require insurance companies to cover treatments for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.[5]

Honors & Recognition

Electoral History

Michigan Senate District 5 General Election, 2010
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Tupac A. Hunter (Incumbent) 44,055 83.3
Republican Bonnie Patrick 8,856 16.7 -66.6
Michigan Senate District 5 General Election, 2006
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Tupac A. Hunter 56,252 85.3
Republican David Malhalab 8,164 12.4 -72.9
Green James Wolbrink 1,510 2.3 -83.0
Michigan House of Representatives District 9 General Election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Tupac A. Hunter (Incumbent) 33,020 95.0
Republican Richard Zeile 1,729 5.0 -90.0
Michigan House of Representatives District 9 General Election, 2002
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Tupac A. Hunter 22,098 94.5
Republican Richard Zeile 1,294 5.5 -89.0

References

  1. ^ Michigan Manual 2005-2006. Lansing, MI: Legislative Council, State of Michigan. 2006. pp. 210. ISBN 1-878210-06-8. http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/publications/manual/2005-2006/2005-MM-0210-0210-Hunter.pdf. Retrieved 2007-06-29. 
  2. ^ "Michigan Senate Democrats: About Tupac Hunter". 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-02-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20070219135254/http://www.senate.mi.gov/hunter/about.htm. Retrieved 2007-06-29. 
  3. ^ Michigan 2010 legislative election results
  4. ^ Michiganders vote yes on felon law, no on ConCon
  5. ^ Michigan Legislature legislation search, 2009-2010

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Members of the Michigan State Senate
President of the Senate: Brian Calley (R) • President pro Tempore: Tonya Schuitmaker (R) • Majority Leader: Randy Richardville (R) • Minority Leader: Gretchen Whitmer (D)
   
  1.    Coleman Young II (D)
  2.    Bert Johnson (D)
  3.    Morris Hood III (D)
  4.    Virgil Smith, Jr. (D)
  5.    Tupac A. Hunter (D)
  6.    Glenn S. Anderson (D)
  7.    Patrick Colbeck (R)
  8.    Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D)
  1.    Steven Bieda (D)
  2.    Tory Rocca (R)
  3.    Jack Bradenburg (R)
  4.    Jim Marleau (R)
  5.    John Pappageorge (R)
  6.    Vincent Gregory (D)
  7.    Mike Kowall (R)
  8.    Bruce Caswell (R)
  1.    Randy Richardville (R)
  2.    Rebekah Warren (D)
  3.    Mike Nofs (R)
  4.    Tonya Schuitmaker (R)
  5.    Jon Proos (R)
  6.    Joe Hune (R)
  7.    Gretchen Whitmer (D)
  8.    Rick Jones (R)
  1.    Phil Pavlov (R)
  2.    David Robertson (R)
  3.    John Gleason (D)
  4.    Mark Jansen (R)
  5.    Dave Hildenbrand (R)
  6.    Arlan Meekhof (R)
  7.    Mike Green (R)
  8.    Roger Kahn (R)
  1.    Judy Emmons (R)
  2.    Geoff Hansen (R)
  3.    Darwin Booher (R)
  4.    John Moolenaar (R)
  5.    Howard Walker (R)
  6.    Tom Casperson (R)