Born: February 10, 1951 in Cadillac
Marital Status: Married
Children: wife, Carla; son Zachary
Education: Bachelor's degree in history from Harvard, master's degree from University of Michigan
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 28th District 2002
General Vote:
72,993 of 99,791 (73%)
Primary Vote:
22,506 of 22,506 (100%)
Other Offices: First elected to state Senate in 1998 and re-elected in 2002 (Primary Election results, General Election results); former member of state House (1987-1998)
Political Activities: House floor leader (1994-1996), House Republican leader (1996-1998)