Born: 1, 1945 in Monroe
Marital Status: Married
Children: 8 children
Education: Medical degree from Wayne State University; attended Delta College and Michigan State University
Employment/Military Record: Cardiologist at Michigan Cardiovascular Institute; associate clinical professor at MSU
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 32nd District 2010
General Vote:
43,574 of 78,584 (55%)
Primary Vote:
18,332 of 23,571 (77%)
Michigan Senate 32nd District 2006
General Vote:
46,313 of 94,432 (49%)
Primary Vote:
19,048 of 19,048 (100%)
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Michigan House 94th District 2004
General Vote:
28,925 of 48,986 (59%)
Primary Vote:
6,004 of 6,004 (100%)
Other Offices: Elected to state House in 2004 (Primary Election results, General Election results); former member of Saginaw County board of commissioners for term ending 2004.
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Community Activities: Provides scholarships through Saginaw Buena Vista High School; supporter of art gallery at Saginaw Valley State University; active in Big Brothers, Rotary Exchange program, Saginaw Community Foundation and Saginaw Chamber of Commerce; board member of Jane's Street Clinic and donates time to Saginaw's free clinic.