Biographical Information

Born: September 16, 1929 in Flint
Marital Status: married
Children: David, Laura, Paul; four grandchildren
Education: Master's degree from University of Michigan and graduate Bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart Seminary, teacher's certificate from University of Detroit; studies at University of Peshawar (Pakistan)
Employment/Military Record: Former teacher
Community Activities: Optimists, Urban League, Knights of Columbus, American Federation of Teachers, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. House 5th District 2010
General Vote: 107,212 of 202,195 (53%)
Primary Vote: 34,782 of 44,345 (78%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 5th District 2008
General Vote: 221,821 of 315,270 (70%)
Primary Vote: 41,697 of 41,697 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 5th District 2006
General Vote: 176,144 of 241,653 (72%)
Primary Vote: 55,408 of 55,408 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 5th District 2004
General Vote: 208,163 of 309,915 (67%)
Primary Vote: 62,517 of 62,517 (100%)

U.S. House 5th District 2002
General Vote: 158,709 of 173,338 (91%)
Primary Vote: 58,249 of 58,249 (100%)

Political Activities: Congressional Automotive Caucus, Congressional Native Maerican Caucus