David S. Points Explained

David S. Points
State House:Michigan
District:6th
Term Start:January 13, 1993
Term End:December 31, 1994
Predecessor:Morris Hood Jr.
Successor:Martha G. Scott
Birth Date:16 May 1954
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:Saginaw Valley State University
Ohio Northern University

David S. Points (born May 16, 1954) is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Points was born on May 16, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan. Points earned a B.A. in English from Saginaw Valley State University. He then earned a J.D. from Ohio Northern University.[1]

Career

Points served as in the United States Navy Reserve, earning the rank of lieutenant commander. Points worked as a teacher in Detroit Public Schools. Points formerly served as a court administrator and magistrate for the 30th District Court in Highland Park, Michigan.[1] On November 3, 1992, Points was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 6th district from January 13, 1993, to December 31, 1994. On August 2, 1994, Points lost the Democratic primary that would have allowed him to run for re-election in the general election. He lost to Martha G. Scott, who would go on to win the general election and succeed him in the state house. On August 5, 2008, Points would again be defeated in a primary, this time for the 7th state house district.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State Representative David S. Points . . August 16, 2020.
  2. Web site: Legislator Details - David S. Points. . August 16, 2020.