Triette Lipsey Reeves (born August 22, 1963) is an American politician and minister from Michigan.

Early life

On August 22, 1963, Reeves was born as Triette E. Lipsey in

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. In 1982, Reeves graduated from

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Education

Reeves earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in public administration from

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Career

Reeves started her political career as a Legislative Aide to Teola P. Hunter, a member of

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for

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. In January 1992, Teola P. Hunter resigned. On November 3, 1992, Reeves won the special election and became a Democratic member of

for District 5. In 1995, Reeves served the

city council, until 1998. In 1995, Reeves became a minister for the Mount Zion Church. On November 3, 1998, Reeves won the election and became a member of

for

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. Reeves defeated Leodis Brown with 89.60% of the vote. On November 7, 2000, as an incumbent, Reeves won the election and continued serving District 13. Reeves defeated Ernestine Nelson with 92.32% of the vote. On November 5, 2002, Reeves won the election and became a Democratic member of

for District 10. Reeves defeated John T. Nazars and Alan Jacobson with 89.22% of the vote. Reeves served in the

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Personal life

In 1995, Reeves married Alando Reeves. They have three children. Reeves and her family live in

2002 Michigan House of Representatives election The 2002 Michigan House of Representatives elections were held on November 5, 2002, with partisan primaries to select the parties' nominees in the various districts on August 6, 2002.1963 births Living people Michigan State University alumni Detroit City Council members Women city councillors in Michigan Women state legislators in Michigan Democratic Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives 21st-century African-American women politicians African-American state legislators in Michigan 20th-century African-American women politicians 20th-century African-American politicians 21st-century African-American politicians 20th-century American women politicians 20th-century members of the Michigan Legislature 21st-century American women politicians 21st-century members of the Michigan Legislature African-American city council members in Michigan Redford High School alumni {{Michigan-MIRepresentative-stub

Early life

Education

Career

Personal life

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