Biographical Information

Born: October 30, 1953 in Groniger, The Netherlands
Marital Status: Married
Children: Erin, Allison, Bryan
Education: Master's degree in business administration from University of Michigan, bachelor's degree in political science from Hope College, Graduate of Holland Christian High
Employment/Military Record: Vice president in marketing at Herman Miller for 15 years
Community Activities: Christ Memorial Church
Religion: Reformed Church of America

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. Senate 2012
General Vote: 1,767,386 of 4,652,849 (37%)
Primary Vote: 398,638 of 765,681 (52%)

Governor 2010
Primary Vote: 281,695 of 1,048,384 (26%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 2nd District 2008
General Vote: 215,471 of 345,163 (62%)
Primary Vote: 53,322 of 53,322 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 2nd District 2006
General Vote: 183,729 of 276,764 (66%)
Primary Vote: 49,010 of 49,010 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 2nd District 2004
General Vote: 225,343 of 325,005 (69%)
Primary Vote: 59,072 of 59,072 (100%)

U.S. House 2nd District 2002
General Vote: 156,937 of 222,907 (70%)
Primary Vote: 57,882 of 57,882 (100%)

Political Activities: Unsuccessful candidate for governor, 2010; Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, member of the House Committee on Transportation