Biographical Information

Born: June 18, 1953 in Lake Village, AR
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Mary
Children: One child
Education: PhD, University of Nebraska; masters, University of Arkansas; bachelor's, Louisiana State University
Employment/Military Record: Professor, Wayne State University, (1994-present); associate professor, Wayne State University (1989-1994); assistant professor, University of South Carolina, (1984-1989)
Community Activities: Habitat for Humanity, Grosse Pointe Democratic Club, Church-related activities
Religion: Episcopalian

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 2nd District 2012
Primary Vote: 4,699 of 10,345 (45%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 1st District 2010
General Vote: 17,131 of 32,346 (52%)
Primary Vote: 6,421 of 7,682 (83%)

Michigan House 1st District 2008
General Vote: 26,793 of 47,197 (56%)
Primary Vote: 5,053 of 9,201 (54%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 1st District 2006
General Vote: 17,374 of 37,526 (46%)
Primary Vote: 2,379 of 4,821 (49%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Political Activities: Precinct Captain, John Kerry for President Campaign, 2004; volunteer, Governor Jim Hunt Campaign, NC, (1984)