Home Address: One Lafayette Plaisance #615
, Detroit, MI 48207
Born: June 28, 1934 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: 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)
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
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%)
Other Offices: Member of U.S. Senate (1979-present), Detroit City Council (1969-1977; council president, 1974)
Political Activities: Worked on many campaigns and has been involved in many political activities
Community Activities: Michigan Bar Association
Religion: Jewish