Theresa Abed

Theresa Abed is an American politician from Michigan. Abed was a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, serving during the 2013–2014 session.

Theresa Abed
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 71st district
In office
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2014
Preceded byDeb Shaughnessy
Succeeded byTom Barrett
Personal details
BornDetroit, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)David
ResidenceGrand Ledge, Michigan
Alma materWayne State University
OccupationPolitician
Websitewww.theresabed.com

Education

Abed earned a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree in Social Work from Wayne State University.[1]

Career

Abed has a background as a social worker. In 2006, Abed served as a commissioner of Eaton County, Michigan, until 2010.[2][1]

On November 6, 2012, Abed won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 71. Abed defeated Deb Shaughnessy with 53.43% of the votes.[3][1]

Abed lost her bid for re-election in 2014 to Republican Tom Barrett.[4] In 2016 Abed unsuccessfully ran against Barrett for the 71st seat again.[5]

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References
  1. "Theresa Abed's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  2. "Michigan's Newest Legislative Members". Michigan Capitol Confidential. January 14, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  3. "2012 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  4. "2014 Live Michigan election results: State House Districts 1-110". MLive. November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  5. "Inside the race for Eaton County's 'turbulent' state House seat". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
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