Tonya Myers Phillips
American politician
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Tonya Myers Phillips (born 1976 or 1977 (age 48–49)) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2025, representing the 7th district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[2]
Preceded byHelena Scott
Born1976 or 1977 (age 48–49)[1]
EducationUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor (BA, JD)
Tonya Myers Phillips | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Helena Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1976 or 1977 (age 48–49)[1] |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (BA, JD) |
Political career
Phillips served on the Detroit Charter Revision Commission from 2010 to 2012.[1]
Phillips ran in the 2024 Michigan House of Representatives election for the 7th district. She faced Democrats Ernest Little and Abraham Shaw in the primary election,[1] which she won with 68% of the vote.[3] She won the general election with 79% of the vote.[4]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tonya Myers Phillips | 22,713 | 78.91% | |
| Republican | Barry L. Altman | 4,331 | 15.05% | |
| Working Class | Linda Rayburn | 1,740 | 6.05% | |
| Total votes | 28,784 | 100.0 | ||
