Biographical Information

Born: January 2, 1973 in Flint
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Susan
Children: Brian, Daniel and Johanna
Education: UCLA School of Law, Juris Doctorate in 1998; Wayne State University, B.A. in History in 1995
Employment/Military Record: Currently owner of Brian K. Elder, P.L.C., a private law practice from 2006-2016; private practice attorney since 1998
Community Activities: Ancient Order of Hibernians; Knights of Columbus; Salvation Army Board of Directors; All Saints Catholic Parish
Religion: Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 96th District 2020
General Vote: 21,328 of 46,983 (45%)
Primary Vote: 11,462 of 11,462 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 96th District 2018
General Vote: 20,175 of 35,702 (56%)
Primary Vote: 9,328 of 9,328 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: UAW, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac, AFL-CIO, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Realtors, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan

Michigan House 96th District 2016
General Vote: 22,992 of 39,657 (57%)
Primary Vote: 5,971 of 12,781 (46%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Right to Life of Michigan, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, Michigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters

Michigan House 96th District 2010
Primary Vote: 3,327 of 8,525 (39%)

Political Activities: 20 years as activist with Bay County Democratic Party