Irma Clark-Coleman
Irma Clark-Coleman | |
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Clark-Coleman in 2024 | |
| Member of the Wayne County Commission from the 5th district 6th District (2011–2012) | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – June 10, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Keith D. Williams |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond M. Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Morris Hood III |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Morris Hood, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Morris Hood III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1937 Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 2025 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ron |
| Profession | Public administration |
Irma Clark-Coleman (April 14, 1937 – June 10, 2025) was an American politician from Michigan. She was a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 3rd district from 2003 to 2010. Previously she was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002.[1][2] She subsequently served on the Wayne County Commission from 2011 until her death.
Early life and career
Clark-Coleman attended Detroit Public Schools and held a B.A. and M.A. in communications from Wayne State University. Beginning in 1967, she held a variety of positions in Wayne County government; starting as a stenographer, and eventually serving as assistant director for Public Information to the county Road Commission, Media Relations Manager for Wayne County Executive William Lucas, Press Secretary to County Executive Ed McNamara and Director of Human Relations. Clark Coleman retired from Wayne County in 1998.
Political career
In 1991, Clark-Coleman was appointed to the Detroit Board of Education and served in that capacity until 1998. She served as the board's vice president and president (1996–1998).
Clark-Coleman was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives (district 11) in 1998 - and re-elected in 2000. In 2002, she was elected to the Michigan State Senate - and re-elected in 2006. She served on the Senate Appropriations Committee. Under the term limits provisions of Michigan's Constitution, She was barred from seeking re-election in 2010.
Personal life and death
Clark-Coleman was married to Reverend Ron D. Coleman, Sr., pastor of God Land Unity Church. She had two children.
Clark-Coleman died on June 10, 2025, at the age of 88.[3]
Electoral history
- 2006 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District
Name Percent Irma Clark-Coleman (D) (inc.) 82.5% Paul E. Sophiea (R) 17.5%
- 2006 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District (Democratic primary)
Name Percent Irma Clark-Coleman (inc.) 61.4% Alison Vaughn 16.6%%
- 2002 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District
Name Percent Irma Clark-Coleman (D) 80.6% Jose A. Hernandez II (R) 19.4%
- 2002 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District (Democratic primary)
Name Percent Irma Clark-Coleman 63.4% Ronald J. Tafelski 15.7% Doug Thomas 12.8%
References
- ^ Michigan Legislative Service Bureau (2006). Michigan Manual 2005-2006. Lansing, MI: Legislative Council, State of Michigan. pp. 129. ISBN 978-1-878210-06-7. Retrieved March 9, 2007.
- ^ Michigan Senate Democrats (2007). "Michigan Senate Democrats: About Irma Clark-Coleman". Retrieved March 9, 2007.
- ^ Wethington, Paula (June 12, 2025). "Irma Clark-Coleman, former Michigan Senator and longtime local politician, has died". CBS News. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
External links
- Michigan Senate - Irma Clark-Coleman
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Irma Clark-Coleman (MI) profile
- Follow the Money - Irma Clark-Coleman
- Michigan Bureau of Elections - Irma Clark-Coleman (State Senate) campaign finance reports and data
- Michigan Bureau of Elections - Irma Clark (State House) campaign finance reports and data
- Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus Archived 2007-08-22 at the Wayback Machine
- Michigan Liberal - SD03