Juanita Watkins

Juanita Watkins (born May 11, 1939) is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.

Juanita Watkins
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 16th district
In office
January 12, 1983 – December 31, 1990
Preceded byMatthew McNeely
Succeeded byHansen Clarke
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 20th district
In office
January 10, 1979 – December 31, 1982
Preceded byRosetta A. Ferguson
Succeeded byRudy J. Nichols
Personal details
Born (1939-05-11) May 11, 1939
Chicago, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materWendell Phillips High School
Wayne State University's Labor School

Early life

Watkins was born on May 11, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois.[1]

Education

Watkins graduated from Wendell Phillips High School. Later, she graduated from Wayne State University's Labor School.[1]

Career

In 1976, Watkins was defeated in the Democratic primary for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 20th district. On November 7, 1978, Watkins was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the 20th district from January 10, 1979 to December 31, 1982. On November 2, 1982, Watkins was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the 16th district from January 12, 1983 to December 31, 1990.[1] In 1984, Watkins served as a delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan. In 1990, Watkins was defeated in the primary for the position of United States Representative from Michigan 13th District. In 1976, Watkins was defeated in the primary for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 13th district.[2]

Personal life

Watkins had four children. Watkins is a member of the NAACP.[1]

References
  1. "Legislator Details - Juanita Watkins". Library of Michigan. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  2. "Watkins to Watrows". Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
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