Morris Hood III (May 21, 1965 – May 12, 2020) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate. He represented District 3, encompassing Dearborn, Melvindale, and a portion of Detroit from his election in 2010 to 2018 when he was term-limited. He previously served three terms in the House of Representatives.[1] Prior to his election to the Legislature, Hood was an employee at Ford's Detroit Engine Fuel Tank Plant.