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Raymond Basham

Biographical Information

Born: May 24, 1945 in Roanoke, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Children: two children
Education: studied humanities in college
Employment/Military Record: retired from Ford Motor Company
Community Activities: Coast Guard Auxiliary, Wolverine Masonic League, Shriner

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

Senate (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2010)
Senate Minority Caucus Chair (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2006)
Other Offices: Re-elected to state Senate in 2006 (Primary Election results, General Election results); first elected in 2002 (Primary Election results, General Election results); former member of state House (1997 special election-2002), former Taylor constable (1987-89) and member of City Council (1989-1997)
Campaign Finance Reports

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan Senate 8th District 2006
General Vote: 58,487 of 82,406 (70%)
Primary Vote: 9,995 of 9,995 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan Senate 8th District 2002
General Vote: 43,874 of 68,314 (64%)
Primary Vote: 26,626 of 26,626 (100%)

Raymond Basham

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