Biographical Information
Born: April 23, 1953 in St. Joseph
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Amey
Children: Meg and Stephen
Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism from University of Michigan
Community Activities: Member of Kalamazoo Area Academic Achievement Program Board Member, Southwest Michigan First Board Member, Michigan Chapter of the Nature Conservancy Board of Trustees, Faith and Politics, Steering Committee
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
U.S. House (1/1/2005 - 12/31/2026)
Other Offices: Member of U.S. House, first elected in 1986
Elections and Political Participation
U.S. House 6th District 2020
General Vote:
211,496 of 378,420 (55%)
Primary Vote:
53,495 of 85,379 (62%)
Campaign Finance Reports
U.S. House 6th District 2018
General Vote:
147,436 of 293,438 (50%)
Primary Vote:
64,512 of 64,512 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Realtors
U.S. House 6th District 2016
General Vote:
193,259 of 329,487 (58%)
Primary Vote:
49,732 of 49,732 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, National Association of Realtors PAC, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters
U.S. House 6th District 2014
General Vote:
116,801 of 208,976 (55%)
Primary Vote:
37,731 of 53,014 (71%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Bankers Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan
U.S. House 6th District 2012
General Vote:
174,955 of 320,475 (54%)
Primary Vote:
45,919 of 68,990 (66%)
Campaign Finance Reports
U.S. House 6th District 2010
General Vote:
123,133 of 198,684 (61%)
Primary Vote:
42,005 of 73,549 (57%)
Campaign Finance Reports
U.S. House 6th District 2008
General Vote:
188,134 of 319,597 (58%)
Primary Vote:
47,753 of 47,753 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
U.S. House 6th District 2006
General Vote:
142,025 of 234,481 (60%)
Primary Vote:
40,370 of 40,370 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
U.S. House 6th District 2004
General Vote:
197,425 of 302,158 (65%)
Primary Vote:
59,810 of 59,810 (100%)
U.S. House 6th District 2002
General Vote:
126,936 of 183,517 (69%)
Primary Vote:
44,487 of 67,388 (66%)
Political Activities: Former project coordinator for U.S. Rep. David Stockman, legislative affairs assistant for Office of Management and Budget
