Mary Waters

Mary Waters was a Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 13th Congressional District (map) of Michigan. She was seeking the Democratic nomination to replace incumbent Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D-Mich.).

In July 2009, Waters was indicted on federal charges, related to "conspiracy to bribe and two counts of bribery stemming from [Waters' and Detroit political consultant Sam Riddle's] alleged roles in helping a Southfield pawnshop relocate and expand in that city."

2008 elections
Waters was seeking the Democratic nomination to replace Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D-Mich.) in the 2008 congressional elections.

Committees
Waters will be assigned committees if and when she is elected to Congress.

Related SourceWatch articles

 * 2008 U.S. congressional elections
 * 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
 * Portal:Michigan and the U.S. Congress

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Michigan’s 13th Congressional District