Current Candidate Information

Biographical Information

Born: December 25, 1950 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Sherry
Children: Chris Cormier, Kaye Chervenak, Robert Kuhn
Education: Lahser High School, HS diploma; University of Michigan, BA (Political Science), 1973; University of Toronto, MA (Political Science), 1975; University of Toronto, PhD (Political Science), 1985; Detroit College of Law (now MSU Law), JD, 1985
Employment/Military Record: Attorney; Admitted to the Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan, U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Community Activities: Involved with youth soccer, softball and baseball; Emerald Lakes Homeowners Association
Religion: Methodist

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 57th District 2022
General Vote: 17,606 of 33,448 (52%)
Primary Vote: 5,789 of 5,789 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: ABC of Michigan PAC; Americans for Prosperity Michigan (AFP-MI) (primary); Detroit Regional Chamber PAC (primary); Great Lakes Education Project; Michigan Chamber of Commerce; Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC (primary); Michigan Freedom Network; Michigan Manufacturers Association; Michigan Realtors; Michigan Retailers Association; National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan (primary); Right to Life of Michigan PAC; Small Business Association of Michigan

Political Activities: Served on wide variety of city and county boards since 1989, including City Plan Commission, Audit Review Committee, Master Plan Review Committee