Karen Whitsett
Karen Whitsett | |
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Whitsett in 2020 | |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sylvia Santana |
| Constituency | 9th district (2019–2023) 4th district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1967 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | State House Democratic Caucus (2023–2025) |
| Spouse | Jason |
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Karen Whitsett (born November 8, 1967) is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2019, currently representing the 4th district. A member of the Democratic Party, Whitsett is often considered one of the more conservative Democrats in the House. In January 2025, Whitsett announced that she would not attend House Democrat caucus meetings. She was an unsuccessful candidate for Detroit City Council in 2025.