Deb Cherry (born August 19, 1954)[1] is a former Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 26th district until she was elected Genesee County treasurer in 2010.
Her district included parts of Genesee and Oakland counties.
Cherry's interest in politics began in high school when she joined a non-partisan student group.
Before being elected into the legislature, Cherry worked with the Valley Area Agency on Aging where she managed grants and worked to find funding for various agency services.
As of 2007, Cherry was Chairwoman of the Greater Flint Health Coalition, a member of the Michigan Fitness foundation, the Michigan Prospect and IMA Board, as well as is an honorary member of the Genesee County Board.