Leslie Love
Leslie Love | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Phil Cavanagh |
| Succeeded by | Mary Cavanagh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1971 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Siena Heights University (BA) Wayne State University (MFA) Marygrove College (MA) |
| Website | Official website |
Leslie N. Love (born July 8, 1971) is an American politician and government official. A member of the Democratic Party, Love served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2014 to 2020. Love represented the 10th District, which encompasses parts of northwest Detroit and Redford Township.
After leaving the state legislature, Love was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, becoming the first African-American to serve on the commission. She was a candidate to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate in the 2024 election.