Biographical Information
Born: September 21, 1971
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Priscilla
Children: Alexander and Lauren
Education: Bachelor's degree in political science from Western Michigan University.
Employment/Military Record: Small business owner
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2026)
House (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014)
Other Offices: Kalamazoo City Commissioner, 1999-2010
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 19th District 2022
General Vote:
70,507 of 117,934 (59%)
Primary Vote:
25,820 of 25,820 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFL-CIO Michigan;
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25;
American Federation of Teachers Michigan;
Michigan Education Association PAC;
Michigan League of Conservation Voters (primary);
Michigan Manufacturers Association;
Michigan Nurses Association (primary);
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights;
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan;
Voters Not Politicians (primary)
Michigan Senate 20th District 2018
General Vote:
60,528 of 113,997 (53%)
Primary Vote:
29,026 of 29,026 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, AFSCME Council 25, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Sierra Club, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, Michigan League of Conservation Voters (general election), Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan (general election)
Michigan Senate 20th District 2014
General Vote:
36,584 of 80,400 (45%)
Primary Vote:
10,384 of 10,384 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
United Auto Workers, Sierra Club of Michigan, AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, AFSCME Council 25, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Michigan NOW, Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller, Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeff Getting, Fraternal Order of Police Kalamazoo Lodge 98, Kalamazoo Police Supervisors Association, Police Officers Association of Michigan, Deputy Sheriffs Association of Michigan, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
Michigan House 60th District 2012
General Vote:
27,378 of 36,882 (74%)
Primary Vote:
2,450 of 2,450 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 60th District 2010
General Vote:
13,841 of 21,863 (63%)
Primary Vote:
3,110 of 4,050 (76%)
