Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan
In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by
Barbara-Rose Collins
Succeeded by
Hansen Clarke
Constituency
15th district (1997–2003) 13th district (2003–2011)
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office January 1, 1979 – January 1, 1997
Preceded by
Jackie Vaughn III
Succeeded by
Kwame Kilpatrick
Constituency
18th district (1979–1982) 8th district (1983–1992) 9th district (1993–1996)
Personal details
Born
Carolyn Jean Cheeks
(1945-06-25) June 25, 1945 (age 78) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Bernard Kilpatrick
Children
2, including Kwame
Education
Ferris State University Western Michigan University (BS) University of Michigan (MS)
Carolyn Jean Cheeks Kilpatrick (born June 25, 1945) is a former American politician who was U.S. Representative for Michigan's 13th congressional district from 1997 to 2011. She is a member of the Democratic Party. In August 2010 she lost the Democratic primary election to Hansen Clarke, who replaced her in January 2011 after winning the 2010 general election.[1][2][3] Kilpatrick is also the mother of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
^Zeleny, Jeff (August 4, 2010). "Kilpatrick Loses Democratic Primary". The Caucus.
^"Meet Freshmen Reps.-Elect Allen West & Hansen Clarke - CBS News Video". CBS News.
^"13th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position Files In WAYNE County". Michigan Department of State. March 2, 2011. Archived from the original on January 29, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
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