Biographical Information

Born: August 22, 1965 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Rita Michele
Children: George, Timothy and Emilia
Education: Law degree from University of Detroit; bachelor's degree; graduated from Detroit Catholic Central High
Employment/Military Record: Attorney.
Community Activities: Member of Ancient Order of Hibernians, ARC of Northwest Wayne County, several local chambers of commerce, Friends of Greenmead, Friends of the Livonia Library, Knights of Columbus, Livonia Historical Society, Livonia Jaycees, Michigan Political History Society, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, National Rifle Association, Oakland County Republican Party, Plymouth Community Arts Council, Plymouth Historical Society, Plymouth Symphony Orchestra, Redford Republican Party, Safari Club International-Novi Chapter, Special Olympics, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Western Oakland Republican Club, YMCA

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. House 11th District 2012
Disqualified

U.S. House 11th District 2010
General Vote: 142,268 of 239,845 (59%)
Primary Vote: 65,695 of 65,695 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 11th District 2008
General Vote: 176,675 of 343,821 (51%)
Primary Vote: 43,303 of 43,303 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 11th District 2006
General Vote: 983,121 of 1,105,533 (88%)
Primary Vote: 38,762 of 38,762 (100%)
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U.S. House 11th District 2004
General Vote: 186,431 of 327,216 (56%)
Primary Vote: 32,663 of 32,663 (100%)

U.S. House 11th District 2002
General Vote: 126,050 of 220,405 (57%)
Primary Vote: 25,940 of 37,559 (69%)