Phil Cavanagh


Phil Cavanagh is an American politician from Michigan. Cavanagh is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 10th District. He is the son of Jerome Cavanagh, who was Mayor of Detroit from 1962 to 1970.
He ran unsuccessfully for Executive of Wayne County, losing to Warren Evans in the primary.

Personal life

Cavanagh's wife is Lily Cavanagh. They have three daughters. Cavanagh and his family live in Redford, Michigan. 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.