Biographical Information

Born: August 11, 1958 in Flint
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Jennifer Kildee
Children: Ryan, Kenneth, Katy. Grandchildren: Caitlin and Colin Kildee
Education: Central Michigan University, Bachelors of Science in Administration
Employment/Military Record: Whaley Children's Center, Youth Specialist, 1976-1985; Genesee County Board of Commissioners, 1985-1997; Genesee County Treasurer, 1997-2009; Center for Community Progress, CEO/President, 2009-2012; Member of Congress, 2013-Present
Religion: Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. House 8th District 2022
General Vote: 178,322 of 335,829 (53%)
Primary Vote: 70,791 of 70,791 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: AFL-CIO Michigan; American Federation of Teachers Michigan; Detroit Regional Chamber PAC (primary); Michigan Education Association PAC; Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC; Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights

U.S. House 5th District 2020
General Vote: 196,599 of 361,032 (54%)
Primary Vote: 91,288 of 91,288 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 5th District 2018
General Vote: 164,502 of 276,413 (59%)
Primary Vote: 73,996 of 73,996 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Education Association, Sierra Club, AFSCME Council 25, Michigan AFL-CIO, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Realtors, Sierra Club, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, Clean Water Action, United Auto Workers

U.S. House 5th District 2016
General Vote: 195,279 of 319,291 (61%)
Primary Vote: 64,855 of 64,855 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, League of Conservation Voters, AFSCME, Michigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, National Association of Realtors PAC, Michigan Education Association, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters

U.S. House 5th District 2014
General Vote: 148,182 of 222,138 (66%)
Primary Vote: 46,065 of 46,065 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Bankers Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, United Auto Workers, Michigan AFL-CIO, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, AFSCME Council 25, Michigan Education Association PAC recommendation, League of Conservation Voters

U.S. House 5th District 2012
General Vote: 214,531 of 330,146 (64%)
Primary Vote: 51,842 of 51,842 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports