Karen Whitsett

State Representative, Michigan · District 4

State Rep. Karen Whitsett is serving her third term representing the 4th House District. Whitsett is a dedicated Detroit native who graduated from Cody High School. She is a community advocate and strong union supporter.

Portrait of Karen Whitsett
Role State Representative

Current office, as recorded in the directory.

District District 4

The district this member is elected from.

Service since 2023

Dates of service on record.

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Biography

State Rep. Karen Whitsett is serving her third term representing the 4th House District, which encompasses part of the cities of Detroit and Dearborn.1

Whitsett is a dedicated Detroit native who graduated from Cody High School. She is a community advocate and strong union supporter. Prior to seeking office, Whitsett was a community organizer and who fought for reduced auto insurance rates for our citizens and advocated for neighborhood improvement projects. As a state representative, Whitsett is focused on preventing and reforming tax foreclosure processes, protecting vital senior citizen services, and assisting entrepreneurs secure resources to develop our community. Her priorities for the new term center around bringing more opportunities to the people of District 4 and ensuring her constituents are able to thrive.

She lives with her husband and dog in Detroit.

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References

  1. Karen Whitsett, State Representative. housedems.com. Retrieved October 10, 2026.