Biographical Information
Born: January 21, 1961 in Highland Park
Marital Status: single
Education: Law degree from University of Detroit; master's and bachelor degrees in public affairs from Wayne State University; graduate of Warren Consolidated Schools
Community Activities: Director of Warren Lions Club; legal counsel for Warren Jaycees and American Polish Century Club; member of The Advocates, American Polish Cultural Society and Polish Numismatic Society; active at St. Sylvester Church; active in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts; former fundraising coordinate for Michigan Labor Legacy Project
Religion: Catholic
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2018)
Senate Assistant Minority Leader (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2018)
House (1/1/2005 - 12/31/2008)
House (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2004)
Other Offices: Currently State Senator for the 9th District, 2011-Present; State Representative for the 25th District, 2003-2008
Elections and Political Participation
U.S. House 9th District 2018
Dropped Out Before Filing Deadline
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Sheet Metal Workers Local 80, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 411, Plumbers Local 98
Michigan Senate 9th District 2014
General Vote:
48,146 of 70,845 (67%)
Primary Vote:
13,949 of 13,949 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
United Auto Workers, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Nurses Association, Detroit Regional Chamber, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, AFSCME Council 25, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Realtors PAC, Michigan Education Association recommendation, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Equality Michigan Pride PAC, County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, MTA-PAC, MiBankPAC
Michigan Senate 9th District 2010
General Vote:
42,037 of 77,367 (54%)
Primary Vote:
12,410 of 19,355 (64%)
Michigan House 25th District 2006
General Vote:
22,652 of 33,603 (67%)
Primary Vote:
5,548 of 5,548 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 25th District 2004
General Vote:
25,497 of 41,766 (61%)
Primary Vote:
6,602 of 7,102 (92%)
Michigan House 25th District 2002
General Vote:
16,910 of 29,803 (56%)
Primary Vote:
9,804 of 9,804 (100%)
Political Activities: Unsuccessful candidate for state House, 2000; Managed campaigns for House candidates Doug Spade in 1998 and Bill Callahan in 1996
