Biographical Information
Born: January 8, 1955 in Pontiac
Children: Emily
Education: Associate's degree - Oakland Community College; Bachelor's degree, Teaching Certificate - Oakland University; Master's Degree, Clinical Social Work - Wayne State University
Employment/Military Record: Small business owner/operator
Religion: Methodist
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2026)
Secretary of State (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2018)
House (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2004)
Other Offices: Oakland County Clerk (2005-2010); Michigan House of Representatives (1999-2004); Oakland County Commission (1989-1998)
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate24th District 2022
General Vote:
87,171 of 132,487 (65%)
Primary Vote:
36,231 of 36,231 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
ABC of Michigan PAC;
Great Lakes Education Project;
Michigan Chamber of Commerce;
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC;
Michigan Freedom Network;
Michigan Manufacturers Association;
Michigan Realtors;
Michigan Retailers Association;
National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan
Michigan Senate14th District 2018
General Vote:
64,253 of 115,411 (55%)
Primary Vote:
20,958 of 27,356 (76%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Farm Bureau, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC
Secretary of State 2014
General Vote:
1,649,047 of 3,080,795 (53%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Bankers Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Realtors PAC
Secretary of State 2010
General Vote:
1,612,834 of 3,180,932 (50%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Lt. Governor 2006
General Vote:
1,608,694 of 3,801,434 (42%)
Primary Vote:
579,223 of 579,223 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House46th District 2002
General Vote:
21,582 of 30,448 (70%)
Primary Vote:
3,833 of 5,559 (68%)
Political Activities: Candidate for lieutenant governor, 2006
