Tenisha Renee Yancey | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office November 17, 2017 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Banks |
| Succeeded by | Tyrone Carter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1976 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Jaylen |
| Residence(s) | Detroit, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Eastern Michigan University (B.AS.), University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Tenisha Renee Yancey (born August 29, 1976) formerly served as a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, where she represented the 1st House District.
Yancey was elected in the 2017 Special Election called to fill a vacancy created when former representative Brian Banks resigned after being charged with fraud.[1]
- ^ Elrick, M.L. (August 1, 2017). "Will a convicted felon replace a convicted felon in Lansing?". Fox 2 Detroit.