Nelis J. Saunders

Nelis J. Saunders
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 11th district
In office
January 1, 1969 – 1972
Preceded byThomas W. White
Succeeded byTed Casimir Stopczynski
Personal details
Born(1923-09-03)September 3, 1923
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
DiedFebruary 10, 2012(2012-02-10) (aged 88)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materFlorida Memorial College
Wayne State University

Nelis J. Saunders (September 3, 1923 – February 10, 2012) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Saunders was born on September 3, 1923, in Orlando, Florida.[1]

Education

Saunders earned an A.A. from Florida Memorial College. Saunders attended Wayne State University where she studied journalism.[1]

Career

Saunders worked for the Michigan Chronicle. In 1960 and 1962, Saunders was defeated in the Democratic primary for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the Wayne County 11th district. In 1964, Saunders was again defeated in the primary for the Michigan Senate seat representing the 4th district. Saunders was defeated in two more primaries for the state House, for the 24th district in 1965 and the 11th district in 1966. On November 7, 1968, Saunders was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the 9th district from January 8, 1969, to 1972. After her career in the state House, Saunders went on to be defeated in two more primaries, for the 20th district in 1972 and the 24th district in 1974.[1][2]

Personal life

Saunders was a member of the NAACP. Saunders was Baptist.[1]

Death

Saunders died on February 10, 2012.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Legislator Details - Nelis J. Saunders". Library of Michigan. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  2. ^ "Saunders". Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 8, 2020.


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