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Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick
1945-06-25 – 2025-10-07
Life & Legacy
Carolyn Jean Cheeks Kilpatrick (June 25, 1945 – October 7, 2025) was an American politician who was a U.S. representative from 1997 to 2011, first for Michigan's 15th congressional district and then for Michigan's 13th congressional district. She was a member of the Democratic Party. In August 2010 she lost the Democratic primary election to Hansen Clarke, who replaced her in January 2011 after winning the 2010 general election. Kilpatrick was also the mother of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Occupation & Career
politician, teacher
Education
Ferris State University; University of Michigan; Western Michigan University
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Ferris State University · University of Michigan · Western Michigan University
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q461626 — wikidata View source
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