Helena Scott (politician)

Helena Scott
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byLaTanya Garrett
Constituency7th district (2021–2025)
8th district (2025–present)
Personal details
Born (1961-02-26) February 26, 1961
PartyDemocratic

Harriet Helena Scott (born February 26, 1961) is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2021, currently representing the 8th district.[1][2] She is a member of the Democratic Party.[1]

Political career

Scott was elected to the 7th district in the 2020 Michigan House of Representatives election.[3] She won reelection in 2022.[4]

Following court-mandated redistricting of the Detroit area,[5] Scott ran in the 8th district for the 2024 election, winning reelection.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b Michigan Citizen's Guide to State Government, 2025-2026, 103rd Legislature (PDF). Lansing, Michigan: Michigan Legislature. 2025.
  2. ^ "Your ballot explained". www.ballotready.org. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  3. ^ "2020 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. August 24, 2020. Archived from the original on November 23, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  4. ^ "2022 Michigan Election Results - General". Michigan Secretary of State. November 28, 2022. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
  5. ^ Hendrickson, Clara. "Court orders metro Detroit legislative maps redrawn". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  6. ^ "2024 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. November 22, 2024. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.