Current Candidate Information

Biographical Information

Born: February 2, 1947 in Savage, MN
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Cindy Bergman
Education: B.A. - Gustavus Adolphus M.B.A. - University of West Florida; Formal military education includes - Naval Aviation Flight Training, Amphibious Warfare, Command and Staff, Landing Force Staff Planning (MEB and ACE), Reserve Component National Security, Naval War College Strategy and Policy, Syracuse University National Security Seminar, Combined Forces Air Component Command, LOGTECH, CAPSTONE and PINNACLE.
Employment/Military Record: 40 years in US Marine Corps, retired in 2009 as a Three-Star Lt. General.
Religion: Lutheran

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. House 1st District 2022
General Vote: 233,094 of 388,599 (59%)
Primary Vote: 111,917 of 111,917 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: ABC of Michigan PAC; Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC; Right to Life of Michigan PAC

U.S. House 1st District 2020
General Vote: 256,581 of 416,219 (61%)
Primary Vote: 100,716 of 100,716 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 1st District 2018
General Vote: 187,251 of 332,497 (56%)
Primary Vote: 83,272 of 83,272 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Right to Life of Michigan, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Realtors

U.S. House 1st District 2016
General Vote: 197,777 of 360,271 (54%)
Primary Vote: 33,624 of 87,039 (38%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Right to Life of Michigan (joint endorsement with two other candidates in Republican primary); Michigan Chamber of Commerce