Biographical Information
Born: May 2, 1965
Education: Attended Henry Ford Community College and Wayne State University
Employment/Military Record: Auto technician with the Ford Motor Corporation
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2018)
Senate Minority Floor Leader (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2018)
Senate (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014)
House (1/1/2007 - 12/31/2008)
House Majority Caucus Chair (1/1/2007 - 12/31/2008)
House (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2006)
Other Offices: Unsuccessful candidate for state House in 1998
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 3rd District 2014
General Vote:
45,546 of 56,632 (80%)
Primary Vote:
15,723 of 15,723 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan Townships Association, Detroit Regional Chamber, AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, AFSCME Council 25, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Realtors PAC, County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, MTA-PAC, MiBankPAC
Michigan Senate 3rd District 2010
General Vote:
43,821 of 55,813 (78%)
Primary Vote:
8,016 of 17,826 (44%)
Michigan House 11th District 2006
General Vote:
21,489 of 21,489 (100%)
Primary Vote:
4,205 of 6,432 (65%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 11th District 2004
General Vote:
30,172 of 31,520 (95%)
Primary Vote:
7,131 of 7,131 (100%)
Michigan House 11th District 2002
General Vote:
19,906 of 21,021 (94%)
Primary Vote:
4,861 of 12,867 (37%)
Political Activities: Son of former Rep. Morris Hood Jr.