Biographical Information

Born: October 6, 1931 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Children: Four
Education: Law degree from Harvard University; Master's degree in international relations from Columbia University; bachelor's degree from University of Chicago
Employment/Military Record: Assistant administrator, Agency for International Development.
Community Activities: Coalition of Health Communities, Troy Community Anti-Drug Coalition, Utica Community Action Team, Warren Tank Plant Local Redevelopment Committee.
Religion: Jewish

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. House 9th District 2016
General Vote: 199,661 of 344,775 (57%)
Primary Vote: 48,392 of 48,392 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, AFSCME, National Association of Realtors PAC, Michigan Education Association, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters

U.S. House 9th District 2014
General Vote: 136,342 of 225,757 (60%)
Primary Vote: 40,877 of 40,877 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan AFL-CIO, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, AFSCME Council 25

U.S. House 9th District 2012
General Vote: 208,846 of 337,316 (61%)
Primary Vote: 55,199 of 55,199 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 12th District 2010
General Vote: 124,667 of 204,112 (61%)
Primary Vote: 42,758 of 56,259 (76%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 12th District 2008
General Vote: 225,070 of 312,318 (72%)
Primary Vote: 58,763 of 58,763 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 12th District 2006
General Vote: 168,501 of 240,122 (70%)
Primary Vote: 40,345 of 40,345 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 12th District 2004
General Vote: 210,827 of 304,134 (69%)
Primary Vote: 44,882 of 44,882 (100%)

U.S. House 12th District 2002
General Vote: 140,970 of 206,528 (68%)
Primary Vote: 71,881 of 91,251 (78%)

Political Activities: Former chair, Michigan Democratic Party.