Theresa Abed | |
State House: | Michigan |
District: | 71st |
Term Start: | January 1, 2013 |
Term End: | December 31, 2014 |
Predecessor: | Deb Shaughnessy |
Successor: | Tom Barrett |
Birth Place: | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Party: | Democratic |
Alma Mater: | Wayne State University |
Occupation: | Politician |
Spouse: | David |
Residence: | Grand Ledge, Michigan, U.S. |
Theresa Abed is an American politician from Michigan. Abed was a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, serving during the 2013–2014 session.
Abed earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in social work from Wayne State University.
Abed has a background as a social worker. In 2006, Abed served as a commissioner of Eaton County, Michigan, until 2010.[1]
On November 6, 2012, Abed won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 71. Abed defeated Deb Shaughnessy with 53.43% of the votes.[2] [3]
Abed lost her bid for re-election in 2014 to Republican Tom Barrett.[4] In 2016 Abed unsuccessfully ran against Barrett for the 71st seat again.[5]