Biographical Information
Born: December 20, 1951 in Ionia
Marital Status: married
Children: Heather Emmons Schwandt, Chad and Tyler
Education: Graduated from Central Montcalm Public School
Community Activities: Member of Michigan Farm Bureau Board of Directors, 1994-2000 active in Michigan Holstein Association, Montcalm Area Intermediate School District Board of Education
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2018)
House (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2008)
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 33rd District 2014
General Vote:
36,420 of 63,655 (57%)
Primary Vote:
13,667 of 13,667 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan, National Federation of Independent Business, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Realtors PAC, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, MTA-PAC, MiBankPAC
Michigan Senate 33rd District 2010
General Vote:
50,774 of 78,672 (64%)
Primary Vote:
NA
Michigan House 70th District 2006
General Vote:
18,392 of 29,096 (63%)
Primary Vote:
3,521 of 3,521 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 70th District 2004
General Vote:
22,744 of 34,476 (65%)
Primary Vote:
6,041 of 6,041 (100%)
Michigan House 70th District 2002
General Vote:
14,610 of 22,198 (65%)
Primary Vote:
4,258 of 6,777 (62%)
Political Activities: Former member of Central Montcalm Board of Education (1990-2002); Appointed to Teacher Tenure Commission (1996)
