Irma Clark-Coleman

Irma Clark-Coleman (April 14, 1937 – June 10, 2025) was an American politician from Michigan. She was a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 3rd district from 2003 to 2010. Previously she was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002. She subsequently served on the Wayne County Commission from 2011 until her death.

Early life and career Clark-Coleman attended Detroit Public Schools and held a B.A. and M.A. in communications from Wayne State University. Beginning in 1967, she held a variety of positions in Wayne County government; starting as a stenographer, and eventually serving as assistant director for Public Information to the county Road Commission, Media Relations Manager for Wayne County Executive William Lucas, Press Secretary to County Executive Ed McNamara and Director of Human Relations. Clark Coleman retired from Wayne County in 1998.

Political career In 1991, Clark-Coleman was appointed to the Detroit Board of Education and served in that capacity until 1998. She served as the board's vice president and president (1996–1998).

Clark-Coleman was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives (district 11) in 1998 - and re-elected in 2000. In 2002, she was elected to the Michigan State Senate - and re-elected in 2006. She served on the Senate Appropriations Committee. Under the term limits provisions of Michigan's Constitution, She was barred from seeking re-election in 2010.

Personal life and death Clark-Coleman was married to Reverend Ron D. Coleman, Sr., pastor of God Land Unity Church. She had two children.

Clark-Coleman died on June 10, 2025, at the age of 88.

Electoral history 2006 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District Name Percent Irma Clark-Coleman (D) (inc.) 82.5% Paul E. Sophiea (R) 17.5%

2006 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District (Democratic primary) Name Percent Irma Clark-Coleman (inc.) 61.4% Alison Vaughn 16.6%%

2002 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District Name Percent Irma Clark-Coleman (D) 80.6% Jose A. Hernandez II (R) 19.4%

2002 election for Michigan State Senate - Michigan 3rd District (Democratic primary) Name Percent Irma Clark-Coleman 63.4% Ronald J. Tafelski 15.7% Doug Thomas 12.8%