Biographical Information
Born: December 5, 1954
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Sue
Children: Marilyn, David, Daniel
Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison '79
Employment/Military Record: Owner of Orbit form Group
Religion: Protestant
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate Majority Leader (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2022)
Senate (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2022)
House (11/30/2010 - 12/31/2014)
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 16th District 2018
General Vote:
56,980 of 90,869 (62%)
Primary Vote:
18,105 of 28,494 (63%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau, County Road Association of Michigan, Michigan Freedom Network, Small Business Association of Michigan, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, National Federation of Independent Business, Citizens for Traditional Values, Michigan Realtors
Michigan Senate 16th District 2014
General Vote:
41,667 of 68,490 (60%)
Primary Vote:
17,152 of 17,152 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Great Lakes Education Project, National Federation of Independent Business, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Association of Michigan Small BIZ PAC, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Realtors PAC, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, MTA-PAC, MiBankPAC
Michigan House 65th District 2012
General Vote:
22,862 of 40,243 (56%)
Primary Vote:
6,786 of 8,608 (78%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 65th District 2010
General Vote:
17,889 of 28,294 (63%)
Primary Vote:
6,249 of 8,861 (70%)
Michigan House 65th District Special Election (November 2, 2010)
General Vote:
17,489 of 27,681 (63%)
Primary Vote:
5,987 of 8,660 (69%)
