Marsha Cheeks | |
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Member of the MichiganHouseofRepresentatives from the 6th district | |
In office January 1, 2003 –December 31, 2008 | |
Preceded by | William McConico |
Succeeded by | Fred Durhal,Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Detroit,Michigan | March 7,1956
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Divorced |
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