Tyrone Carter | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Stephanie Chang |
| Constituency | 6th district (2019-2022) 1st district (2023-present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24,1962 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lisa Carter |
| Alma mater | Henry Ford Community College (AA) Central Michigan University (BA) FBI National Academy |
Tyrone A. Carter [1] (born May 24,1962) is an American law enforcement officer and politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2019,currently representing the 1st district. He is a member of the Democratic Party. [2]
Carter graduated from Wayne County Sheriff's Police Academy.[ citation needed ]
After 25 years,and achieving the rank of Executive Lieutenant,Carter retired from Wayne County Sheriff's Office in 2008.[ citation needed ] On November 6,2018,Carter won the election and became a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 6. [3] Carter currently serves as a member of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus. [4] Following the 2020 redistricting cycle,Carter successfully ran for reelection in the state House's 1st district in 2022. [5] He was again reelected in 2024. [6]
Carter's wife Lisa serves as the District 6 Police Commissioner. [7] On March 26,2020,Carter tested positive for COVID-19. [8]