Current Candidate Information

Biographical Information

Born: in Chicago
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Sue
Children: Matthew, Heidi and Caleb
Education: Master's degree, Wheaton College Graduate School, Bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University, Taylor University and Fort Wayne Bible College
Employment/Military Record: Division Manager, Moody Bible Institute Strategic Partners Division (September 2000-January 2006); President, Warren Reuther Center for Education and Community Impact (January 1999-September 2000); Pastor, Union Gospel Church, Tipton, MI (August 1978-1982)
Community Activities: Lenawee County Chamber of Commerce, National Rifle Association (Member), Christian Cradle Adoption Agency Board, Lenawee Habitat for Humanity, Boy Scouts of America District Chaplin, Tecumseh Kiwanis Club, Lenawee Riding for the Handicapped Board, Adrian Symphony Board of Directors
Religion: Christian

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. House 5th District 2022
General Vote: 198,020 of 317,257 (62%)
Primary Vote: 67,582 of 100,468 (67%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: ABC of Michigan PAC; Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC; Right to Life of Michigan PAC

U.S. House 7th District 2020
General Vote: 227,524 of 387,267 (58%)
Primary Vote: 84,397 of 84,397 (100%)
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U.S. House 7th District 2018
General Vote: 158,730 of 295,060 (53%)
Primary Vote: 69,248 of 69,248 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Right to Life of Michigan, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Realtors

U.S. House 7th District 2016
General Vote: 184,321 of 334,807 (55%)
Primary Vote: 43,064 of 57,292 (75%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, National Association of Realtors PAC

U.S. House 7th District 2014
General Vote: 119,564 of 223,685 (53%)
Primary Vote: 38,046 of 47,980 (79%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Bankers Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan

U.S. House 7th District 2012
General Vote: 169,668 of 318,069 (53%)
Primary Vote: 45,590 of 59,968 (76%)
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U.S. House 7th District 2010
General Vote: 114,384 of 228,363 (50%)
Primary Vote: 41,941 of 72,987 (57%)
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U.S. House 7th District 2008
General Vote: 149,766 of 322,157 (46%)
Primary Vote: 39,314 of 39,314 (100%)
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U.S. House 7th District 2006
General Vote: 122,640 of 242,714 (50%)
Primary Vote: 33,144 of 62,493 (53%)
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U.S. House 7th District 2004
Primary Vote: 12,872 of 73,324 (17%)