Tenisha Yancey (born August 29, 1976) is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 1st House District. The 1st House District comprises the cities of Harper Woods, Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pointe Shores and a portion of Detroit. Yancey was elected in the 2017 Special Election called to fill a vacancy created when former Representative Brian Banks resigned from the seat as part of a plea deal; in response to felony bank fraud charges.