Anistia Thomas
Anistia Thomas (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 7. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 4, 2020.
Thomas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Thomas was born in Detroit, Michigan. She earned a bachelor's degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2001. Her professional experience includes working as a business coordinator. Previously she served as a keynote speaker for groups including the United Nations Peace Coalition, the NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner, the Negro Women's Business League, various regional and national summits, and multiple conferences. Thomas was the president emeritus of the Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Black Chamber of Commerce, empowering small business owners to succeed within the community. She has also served as an advisory board member of the Alzheimer's Association and advisory board director for the African American Initiative for Southeast Michigan.[1]
Thomas has also been a member of the Michigan Democratic Party, served as chair of the Highland Park 2020 Census County Committee, served as vice president of the Highland Park Block Club Association (2020 to 2022), served on the Highland Park Public School Academy Board (2020 to 2023), served as an advocate for the Safehouse Center of Michigan. and has served on the board of directors for the Highland Park Business Association. Additionally, Thomas served as a national board director for the National Business League, worked with Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D) on the 14th Congressional District Women's Advisory Board, served as a task force committee member for renewable energy with Soulardarity, and as a task force committee member for the Sustainability Commission Proposal for Highland Park.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 7
Helena Scott defeated Kimberly Givens, Ronald Cole, and Anita Belle in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 7 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Helena Scott (D) ![]() | 93.0 | 32,483 |
![]() | Kimberly Givens (Working Class Party) | 3.5 | 1,224 | |
Ronald Cole (R) | 2.3 | 791 | ||
![]() | Anita Belle (G) | 1.2 | 420 |
Total votes: 34,918 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 7
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 7 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Helena Scott ![]() | 36.6 | 5,504 |
![]() | Cynthia Thornton ![]() | 18.4 | 2,770 | |
![]() | Bernard Thompson ![]() | 15.4 | 2,311 | |
Lee Yancy | 10.5 | 1,585 | ||
![]() | Anistia Thomas ![]() | 10.5 | 1,580 | |
Elene Robinson | 4.8 | 716 | ||
![]() | Nyia Bentley ![]() | 3.8 | 577 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 |
Total votes: 15,044 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 7
Ronald Cole advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 7 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Ronald Cole | 100.0 | 128 |
Total votes: 128 | ||||
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Green convention
Green convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 7
Anita Belle advanced from the Green convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 7 on June 20, 2020.
Candidate | ||
✔ | ![]() | Anita Belle (G) |
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Working Class Party convention
Working Class Party convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 7
Kimberly Givens advanced from the Working Class Party convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 7 on July 26, 2020.
Candidate | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kimberly Givens (Working Class Party) |
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Anistia Thomas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Thomas' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|I'm a child of Motown and the auto union. A third of my family are union members including my father, who's more well-known as a member of Enchantment. Creative expression and hard-work were instilled in me at an early age.
Since returning to Detroit, I've started for-profit companies and non-profit programs, and have constantly found ways to add value to my community. Aside from the birth of my son, my greatest accomplishment lies in the role I played in helping thousands of entrepreneurs of color gain access to capital to build and grow their businesses. I've engaged in this work at the local, state, and national level working with private, public, and government entities.
All of my experiences, professional background, and all facets of my personal story, good and bad, has prepared me for this next chapter in my life, which is to win my campaign for the Michigan House of Representatives District 7. Now, more than ever, we need effective leadership, and I've always been an activist to effect change.
- PROTECTION: Elder Protection, Family Advocacy, Environmental Justice, Insurance Rate Affordability, Domestic Violence/Human Trafficking
- PROGRESSION: Women's Advancement, Child Education Resources, Police Reform
- PROSPERITY: Affordable Housing for Homeowners and Renters, Small Business Sustainability,
Insurance Reform Concerning Auto Insurance and Public Healthcare Reform Post COVID-19
Public Infrastructure including Roads, Our Environment, & Public Safety
Nonbiblical: The Art of Power- Helps me get insight in how to navigate as an effective leader.
MI State Senator Stephanie Chang in being effective in legislation and her balance of motherhood and political career
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes