Biographical Information

Born: June 28, 1934 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Barbara
Children: Three daughters: Kate, Laura and Erica, and five grandchildren.
Education: Graduate of Detroit's Central High School, Swarthmore College and Harvard Law School
Employment/Military Record: Special assistant attorney general and chief appellate defender (1968-69); assistant attorney general and general counsel for the Michigan Civil Rights Commission (1964-67)
Community Activities: Michigan Bar Association
Religion: Jewish

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. Senate 2008
General Vote: 3,041,192 of 4,855,214 (62%)
Primary Vote: 561,676 of 561,676 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. Senate 2002
General Vote: 1,896,614 of 3,129,287 (60%)
Primary Vote: 889,517 of 889,517 (100%)

Political Activities: Worked on many campaigns and has been involved in many political activities