Brian Banks
Brian Banks (Democratic Party) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 1. He assumed office on January 1, 2013. He left office on February 7, 2017.
Banks (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Wayne County Commission to represent District 1 in Michigan. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 2, 2022.
Banks left office after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of making false statements of financial condition.[1]
Biography
Banks earned his B.S. and M.Ed. from Wayne State University and his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law. His professional experience includes working as an adjunct professor at Baker College and on the staff at Rodnick, Unger, and Kaner, P.C.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Banks served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Banks served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Local Government |
| • Military and Veterans Affairs |
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Wayne County, Michigan (2022)
General election
General election for Wayne County Commission District 1
Incumbent Tim Killeen defeated John Anderson in the general election for Wayne County Commission District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tim Killeen (D) | 73.0 | 35,529 | |
| John Anderson (R) | 26.7 | 12,977 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 133 | ||
| Total votes: 48,639 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wayne County Commission District 1
Incumbent Tim Killeen defeated Brian Banks in the Democratic primary for Wayne County Commission District 1 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tim Killeen | 61.6 | 9,312 | |
 | Brian Banks | 38.1 | 5,765 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 44 | ||
| Total votes: 15,121 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wayne County Commission District 1
John Anderson advanced from the Republican primary for Wayne County Commission District 1 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Anderson | 99.7 | 4,678 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 4,691 | |||
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2018
Special
A special election for the position of Michigan State Senate District 2 was called for November 6, 2018, with a primary scheduled for August 7, 2018. The filing deadline for this election was April 24, 2018.[3]
The seat became vacant following Bert Johnson's (D) resignation on March 2, 2018, after he pleaded guilty to theft.[4]
General election
Special general election for Michigan State Senate District 2
Adam Hollier won election in the special general election for Michigan State Senate District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Adam Hollier (D) | 100.0 | 55,827 |
| Total votes: 55,827 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 2
The following candidates ran in the special Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 2 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adam Hollier | 27.7 | 6,938 |
 | Abraham Aiyash | 23.0 | 5,766 | |
| Brian Banks | 18.9 | 4,725 | |
 | LaMar Lemmons | 10.0 | 2,512 | |
| Joe Ricci | 7.8 | 1,957 | ||
 | John Olumba | 7.0 | 1,747 | |
 | George Cushingberry Jr. | 4.5 | 1,121 | |
| Tommy Campbell | 1.1 | 265 | ||
| Total votes: 25,031 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jeremy Henner (D)
Regular
See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan State Senate District 2
Adam Hollier defeated Lisa Papas in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adam Hollier (D) | 75.7 | 53,920 |
| Lisa Papas (R) | 24.3 | 17,288 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 71,209 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 2
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 2 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adam Hollier | 25.2 | 6,938 |
| Abraham Aiyash | 21.0 | 5,766 | |
| Brian Banks | 17.2 | 4,725 | |
| Regina Williams | 9.5 | 2,598 | ||
| LaMar Lemmons | 9.1 | 2,512 | |
| John Olumba | 6.4 | 1,747 | |
| George Cushingberry Jr. | 4.1 | 1,121 | |
| Anam Miah | 3.4 | 931 | ||
| Lawrence Gannan | 2.0 | 555 | ||
| William Phillips | 1.2 | 328 | ||
| Tommy Campbell | 1.0 | 265 | ||
| Total votes: 27,486 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 2
Lisa Papas defeated John Hauler in the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 2 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lisa Papas | 54.1 | 3,879 | |
 | John Hauler | 45.9 | 3,289 | |
| Total votes: 7,168 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 19, 2016.
Incumbent Brian Banks defeated William Broman in the Michigan House of Representatives District 1 general election.[5]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Brian Banks Incumbent |
68.34% | 24,947 | |
| Republican | William Broman | 31.66% | 11,558 | |
| Total Votes | 36,505 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
The following candidates ran in the Michigan House of Representatives District 1 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 1 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Brian Banks Incumbent |
44.99% | 3,293 | |
| Democratic | Kameshea Amos | 2.88% | 211 | |
| Democratic | Corey Gilchrist | 2.98% | 218 | |
| Democratic | Keith Hollowell | 5.56% | 407 | |
| Democratic | Pamela Sossi | 35.77% | 2,618 | |
| Democratic | Washington Youson | 7.83% | 573 | |
| Total Votes | 7,320 | |||
William Broman ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 1 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 1 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | William Broman (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 22, 2014. Incumbent Brian Banks defeated six other candidates in the Democratic primary; Rebecca Thompson came in second. John Hauler was unopposed in the Republican primary. Banks defeated Hauler in the general election.[8][9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Banks |
67.3% | 15,992 | |
| Republican | John Hauler | 32.7% | 7,782 | |
| Total Votes | 23,774 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Brian Banks Incumbent |
42.8% | 3,140 |
| Rebecca Thompson | 36.1% | 2,645 |
| Michael Koester | 11.1% | 813 |
| Taryn Jones | 4% | 296 |
| Harry Scott | 2.2% | 159 |
| Paul Fillmore | 2.1% | 152 |
| Corey Gilchrist | 1.7% | 123 |
| Total Votes | 7,328 | |
2012
Banks won election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 1. He defeated Scott Benson, Christopher Cavanagh, Valerie Kindle, and Gregory Robinson in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Dan Schulte (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Banks |
70.8% | 27,843 | |
| Republican | Dan Schulte | 29.2% | 11,489 | |
| Total Votes | 39,332 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Brian Banks |
30.8% | 2,304 |
| Scott Benson | 29.6% | 2,208 |
| Christopher Cavanagh | 17.1% | 1,275 |
| Valerie Kindle | 16.5% | 1,235 |
| Gregory Robinson | 6% | 450 |
| Total Votes | 7,472 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Brian Banks did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
Banks' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[14]
- Create accountability in education system
Excerpt: "As an advocate for education, I will support our children so that they receive the skills and quality education that they need to compete for jobs. This will be done by ensuring accountability for all involved in the student’s learning process, fighting for affordable college tuition to ensure that every student that wants to, attend college, and fighting for an increase in the per pupil funding, as well as, the adequate funding needed to keep highly qualified teachers in the classroom to help our students succeed."
- Create efficiencies in public safety
Excerpt: "I will work to create efficiencies in public safety by fighting for the adequate funding needed to adequately staff the public safety departments, working on various programs that will rehabilitate inmates in our correctional facilities, so that they don’t commit more crimes once they are released, and working with each public safety department to establish crime prevention workshops."
- Create affordable health care and services to senior citizens
Excerpt: "Many seniors are now forced to choose between everyday necessities or the high cost of healthcare while on a fixed income. I will work to repeal the Republican pension tax on senior’s retirement income, to partner with companies that will provide health care services for senior at a discounted rate, and fight for adequate funding for senior transportation."
- Creating jobs
Excerpt: "Two primary keys to ensuring a bright future for our community and region is to ensure that our residents receive both job training and the skills that lead to jobs. To help create jobs I will fight to end the attack on workers in our state and adamantly oppose any 'right to work' or other legislation that undermines our workforce in Michigan, and support small businesses and entrepreneurs so they can create jobs and assist with getting our economy moving again."
Sponsored legislation
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Legal issues
Personal loan and resignation
In 2016, Banks was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor related to a false statement Banks made about his personal finances. According to the charges, Banks falsely represented his finances on an application for a $7,500 personal loan. He was denied that amount but was later approved for a $3,000 loan from the same bank. According to Banks, the loan was made in order to pay for preparations for the Michigan Bar Exam. On February 7, 2017 Banks pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge and resigned from his seat effective immediately.[1]
Prior issues
In 2015, Banks was accused of sexual harassment by a former state government employee. The case was settled for $12,000. Banks also had eight prior felony charges against him dating back to 1998 for writing bad checks and for credit card fraud.[1]
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Banks' endorsements included the following:[15]
Organizations
- AFSCME Council 25
- American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
- Council of Baptist Pastors Detroit & Vicinity
- Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT)
- Detroit Police Officers Association (DPOA)
- Eastside Slate
- Fannie Lou Hamer PAC
- Laborers Local 1191
- Michigan Building & Trades Council
- Michigan Credit Union League
- Michigan Education Association (MEA)
- Michigan Maritime Trades Council
- Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters & Millwrights
- Muslim Community PAC
- Planned Parenthood of Michigan
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 80
- The Black Slate
Elected officials
- House Democratic Minority Leader State Representative Tim Greimel
- State Representative Alberta Tinsley-Talabi
- State Representative Fred Durhal, Jr.
- State Representative Thomas Stallworth III
- State Representative Rose Mary Robinson
- State Representative Ellen Cogen Lipton
- State Representative Sam Singh
- House Democratic Minority Floor Leader State Representative David Rutledge
- State Representative Woodrow Stanley
- Senator Bert Johnson
- Senator Coleman Young
- Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan
- Detroit City Councilman Scott Benson
- Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey
2012
In 2012, Banks' endorsements included the following:[16]
- Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters & Millwrights
- Teamsters Local 299
- Michigan Education Association (MEA)
- Young Democrats of Michigan
- Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
- Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Greater Emmanuel Institutional COGIC
- Pastor Mark Holloway, Peace & Goodwill Baptist Church
- State Representative Harvey Santana
- State Representative Kate Segal
Campaign finance summary
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2017
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2016
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In 2016, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 through December 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 17.
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2014
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In 2014, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 through December 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Detroit News, "Rep. Banks resigns, pleads to misdemanor," accessed February 8, 2017
- ↑ Biographical information submitted to Ballotpedia, May 23, 2012.
- ↑ U.S. News, "Election to Replace Convicted Michigan State Senator Set," March 12, 2018
- ↑ Detroit Free Press, "Convicted Michigan lawmaker Bert Johnson quits his Senate seat," March 2, 2018
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 30, 2016
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "Representative in State Legislature," accessed August 6, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "Representative in State Legislature," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed May 27, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan General Candidate Listing," accessed September 8, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "General Election Candidate List," accessed September 11, 2012
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "General Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Brian Banks, "About the Issues," accessed May 30, 2014 (Archived)
- ↑ Brian Banks, "Endorsements," accessed June 16, 2016
- ↑ Brian Banks, "Endorsements," accessed May 30, 2014 (Archived)
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