Biographical Information

Born: February 29, 1952
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Laurie
Children: Ken, Bart Jr. (deceased)
Education: Law degree from Cooley Law School; bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Saginaw Valley State University; associates degree from Northwestern Michigan College; Graduate of Gladstone High School
Employment/Military Record: Attorney, former State Police officer

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. House 1st District 2008
General Vote: 212,773 of 347,390 (61%)
Primary Vote: 51,114 of 51,114 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 1st District 2006
General Vote: 180,402 of 259,854 (69%)
Primary Vote: 44,634 of 44,634 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 1st District 2004
General Vote: 211,571 of 322,674 (65%)
Primary Vote: 53,113 of 53,113 (100%)

U.S. House 1st District 2002
General Vote: 150,701 of 222,687 (67%)
Primary Vote: 62,103 of 62,103 (100%)