Born: December 1, 1958 in Rochester Hills
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Colleen
Children: Gary Jr., Madeleine and Alana
Education: Ph.D candidate in philosophy at Michigan State University; bachelor's degree in political science from Alma College, master's degree in business administration from University of Detroit Mercy, law degree from Wayne State University
Employment/Military Record: Attorney; Griffin Chair of American Government at Central Michigan University; former director of State Lottery; business executive, securities arbitrator, teacher, member of adjunct faculty for Oakland University and Wayne State University
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
U.S. Senate 2020
General Vote:
2,734,568 of 5,479,708 (49%)
Primary Vote:
1,180,780 of 1,180,780 (100%)
U.S. Senate 2014
General Vote:
1,704,936 of 3,121,698 (54%)
Primary Vote:
504,102 of 504,102 (100%)
Endorsements:
Michigan Corn Growers Association, AFSCME Council 25, Sierra Club, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, United Auto Workers, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Realtors Political Action Committee, League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, Michigan AFL-CIO, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union Michigan Joint Council, Michigan Credit Union League, Michigan Association of Police Organizations, Michigan Education Association PAC recommendation
U.S. House 14th District 2012
General Vote:
270,450 of 328,792 (82%)
Primary Vote:
41,233 of 87,678 (47%)
Campaign Finance Reports
U.S. House 9th District 2010
General Vote:
126,155 of 253,440 (49%)
Primary Vote:
37,838 of 37,838 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
U.S. House 9th District 2008
General Vote:
184,098 of 353,456 (52%)
Primary Vote:
41,978 of 41,978 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Attorney General 2002
General Vote:
1,493,866 of 3,068,012 (48%)
Other Offices: U.S. Senator (2014-current); U.S. Congressman MI-14 (2012-2014); U.S. Congressman MI-09 (2008-2012); Former Lottery commissioner (2003-2007); member of state Senate (1995-2002); former member of Rochester Hills City Council (1991-93)
Community Activities: Michigan Bar Association; Sons of the American Revolution
Religion: Episcopalian