Born: April 23, 1953 in St. Joseph
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Amey
Children: Meg and Stephen
Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism from University of Michigan
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
U.S. House 6th District 2020
General Vote:
211,496 of 378,420 (55%)
Primary Vote:
53,495 of 85,379 (62%)
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U.S. House 6th District 2018
General Vote:
147,436 of 293,438 (50%)
Primary Vote:
64,512 of 64,512 (100%)
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Endorsements:
Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Realtors
U.S. House 6th District 2016
General Vote:
193,259 of 329,487 (58%)
Primary Vote:
49,732 of 49,732 (100%)
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Endorsements:
Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, National Association of Realtors PAC, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters
U.S. House 6th District 2014
General Vote:
116,801 of 208,976 (55%)
Primary Vote:
37,731 of 53,014 (71%)
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Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Bankers Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan
U.S. House 6th District 2012
General Vote:
174,955 of 320,475 (54%)
Primary Vote:
45,919 of 68,990 (66%)
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U.S. House 6th District 2010
General Vote:
123,133 of 198,684 (61%)
Primary Vote:
42,005 of 73,549 (57%)
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U.S. House 6th District 2008
General Vote:
188,134 of 319,597 (58%)
Primary Vote:
47,753 of 47,753 (100%)
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U.S. House 6th District 2006
General Vote:
142,025 of 234,481 (60%)
Primary Vote:
40,370 of 40,370 (100%)
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U.S. House 6th District 2004
General Vote:
197,425 of 302,158 (65%)
Primary Vote:
59,810 of 59,810 (100%)
U.S. House 6th District 2002
General Vote:
126,936 of 183,517 (69%)
Primary Vote:
44,487 of 67,388 (66%)
Other Offices: Member of U.S. House, first elected in 1986
Political Activities: Former project coordinator for U.S. Rep. David Stockman, legislative affairs assistant for Office of Management and Budget
Community Activities: Member of Kalamazoo Area Academic Achievement Program Board Member, Southwest Michigan First Board Member, Michigan Chapter of the Nature Conservancy Board of Trustees, Faith and Politics, Steering Committee