Phil Cavanagh is an American politician from Michigan. Cavanagh is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 10th District (previously the 17th District before redistricting). He is the son of Jerome Cavanagh, who was Mayor of Detroit from 1962 to 1970.[1][2]

Phil Cavanagh
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 10th district
In office
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2014
Preceded byHarvey Santana
Succeeded byLeslie Love
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 17th district
In office
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012
Preceded byAndy Dillon
Succeeded byBill LaVoy
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLily Cavanagh
Children3
Parent
Alma materAquinas College and University of Detroit Mercy
OccupationAttorney, politician
CommitteesTax Policy, Energy and Technology, and Judiciary Committees
WebsiteWebsite

Personal life

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Cavanagh's wife is Lily Cavanagh. They have three daughters. Cavanagh and his family live in Redford, Michigan.[2] One of his daughters, Mary Cavanagh, was sworn in as a State Representative on January 1, 2021 and a State Senator on January 1, 2023.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Felton, Ryan (July 23, 2014). "Phil Cavanagh - State Representative; Democrat". metrotimes.com. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Philip Cavanagh's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "Who's new in the Michigan House of Representatives". MLive. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
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