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& THE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY
CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIES
BALLOT PROPOSALS
The November 5 election is drawing near, and it is vital that the nonprofit community elects leadership that will support our agenda. We all know the economic situation in Michigan is looking grim, so it is imperative that we have elected officials who understand the important role nonprofits play within our state.
Below you will find biographies for the candidates running for statewide office, as well as summaries of the major ballot proposals. Please take the time to read through them, and visit the candidates' campaign webpages to find the information you need to make your choices on election day.
The Michigan
Secretary of State Voter Information Center is an online source for one-stop
election information. On the site, you can access information on your
voter registration status, find the location and get directions to your
polling place, and preview your ballot. The Voter Information Center can
be found here: https://www.sospublius.org/publiussearch/
After the election is over, take a moment to get in contact with the newly elected officials. A congratulations postcard or phone call can go a long way towards establishing a good relationship between your organization and the new officeholders.
Remember to visit the Michigan Nonprofit's webpage for more information on advocacy and lobbying. For those of you who have not yet signed on to the MNA's Nonprofit Agenda, it is not too late. It is very important that the nonprofit sector presents a unified front to policy makers. The deadline for signing on is November 11, and the form is available on the MNA webpage. The address is: http://www.mnaonline.org
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CANDIDATE
BIOGRAPHIES
Gongwer News Service
Gubernatorial
Candidates
Secretary of State Candidates
Attorney General Candidates
U.S. Senate Candidates
U.S. Congressional Candidates (by district)
State Senate Candidates (by district)
State Representative Candidates (by district)
Gubernatorial
Candidates
(4 year term,
maximum 2 terms)
|
R |
Posthumus,
Dick |
Born
July 19, 1950 in Hastings; Married; wife, Pam; children, Krista,
Lisa, Heather and Bryan; Graduated from Caledonia High School; bachelor's
degree in agricultural economics from Michigan State University;
former farmer; worked in the Michigan Beef Industry Commission (1974-1978);
member of state House (1979-1982), State Senator (1983-1998), Lieutenant
Governor (1999-present); Active in local church, member of the Sons
of the American Legion, state chair Habitat for Humanity, Active
in 4-H Programs, former state FFA president, involved in local school
programs and athletic boosters; www.dickposthumus.com |
|
Bennett,
Loren |
Born
January 17, 1951 in Canton; Married; wife, Terri; children: Wendy
and Cindy; attended Schoolcraft College; British Petroleum district
manager, former owner and operator of New Heritage Real Estate company,
Plymouth Hilton controller; Member of state Senate (1995-present),
former Canton Township clerk (1989-1994), Canton Township trustee
(1980-1988); Former member of Wayne County Solid Waste Implementation
Committee and Canton Township representative to planning commission;
www.dickposthumus.com |
|
D |
Granholm,
Jennifer M. |
Born
February 5, 1959 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; married;
husband, Dan; children: Kate, Cecelia and Jack; Bachelor's degree
from University of California-Berkeley, law degree from Harvard
University; Former Wayne County corporation counsel (1995-98), assistant
U.S. prosecutor (1991-95), assistant in Wayne County executive office
(1989-90) and clerk for U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Damon Keith
(1987-88); Attorney General (1999-present); Former Democratic National
Convention delegate; Serves a volunteer mentor; active with YWCA
of Western Wayne County; served as State Bar Commissioner; www.granholmforgov.com |
|
Cherry,
John D. Jr. |
Born May 5, 1951 in Sulphur Springs TX; Married; wife, Pam Faris; children: Meghan and John; BA Political Science from University of Michigan, MPA from University of Michigan-Flint; Political Director - AFSCME, Administrative Assistant to former State Senator Gary Corbin; Member of state Senate (1987-present, minority leader, 1996-present), former member of state House (1983-86); Past chair of the Seventh Congressional District Democratic Committee, member of the Genesee County Democratic Executive Board, member of the Oakland County Democratic executive board; Appointed to the Michigan Jobs Commission board in 1996; www.granholmforgov.com |
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|
GRN |
|
Born
March 31, 1959, Elmhurst, Illinois; Single; Bachelor's degree in
engineering; Engineer for 20 years; Worked on campaigns for Alice
Ihrig for Cook County Tax Assessor, 1976;
Phil Crane for President, 1980; Ralph Nader
and Winona LaDuke 2000; Candidate@MiGreenGuv.org
www.MiGreenGuv.org |
|
Buonarroti,
Adrianna |
Born April 5, 1963 in Twentynine Palms Ca; married; husband, Marc Reichardt; Bachelor's degree in Arabic/NE Studies from University of Michigan, currently part-time student in pre-med sciences; Former teacher at American Consulate in Oran, Algeria, legal assistant for Michigan Poverty Law Program Clinic; Record keeper/secretary for Green Party of Michigan; Member of ACLU; ltgovcandidate@mi-greenguv.org www.migreenguv.org |
|
|
UST |
Pilchak,
Joseph M. |
Born
October 24, 1940 in Detroit; Married; wife, Clara; seven daughters
and one son; Bachelor's degree in engineering from Wayne State University;
Worked as mid management engineering proposal manager; Republican
precinct delegate (4 years); www.constitutionparty.com |
|
Pilchak,
Clara C. |
Born July 31, 1941 in Detroit; Married; husband, Joe; seven daughters and one son; X-Ray Technician at Henry Ford Hospital and over 30 years educational research; Full time domestic engineer; Unsuccessful candidate for state Senate, state House, State Board of Education; Radio and TV interviews on family issues and home educating; www.constitutionparty.com |
Secretary
of State Candidates
(4 year term,
maximum 2 terms)
|
R |
Land,
Terri Lynn |
married; husband, Dan Hibma; children: Jessica and Nicholas; Graduate of Grandville High School, bachelor's degree in political science from Hope College; Former Kent County Clerk (1993-2000), unsuccessful candidate for state House (1982), for state Board of Education (2000); Former chair of Kent County Republicans, secretary of Attorney Grievance Commission, former precinct delegate and alternate delegate to GOP National Convention, active in Bush/Quayle and Engler campaigns (1988, 1992, 1994, 1998) and member of finance committee for Bush 2000 campaign, member of Republican Women's Forum and Gerald Ford Republican Women's Club; Active in Corinth Reformed Church, with the Metropolitan Hospital Foundation, Potter's House, American Heart Association, Van Singel Community Fine Arts Council, and the Women's Resource Center, Member of Board of Directors, Potters House Foundation, Byron Center Community Fine Arts Council, U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society, Byron Center Historical Society, Supreme Court Historical Society, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Frederick Meijer Gardens, Friends of Van Andel Museum, Friends of John Ball Zoological Park, Grand Rapids Early Morning Riser's Club, Grand Rapids Rotary, Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation Board, Board of Directors; www.neuralplanet.net/terriland/ |
|
D |
Hollowell,
Melvin Butch |
Born November 6, 1959 in Fort Kamalame, Oahu HA; married; wife, Desiree Cooper; children: Melvin Jay III and Desiree Rae; Bachelor's degree from Albion College; law degree from University of Virginia; Attorney/shareholder at Butzel Long firm; general counsel for Democratic National Committee's Voting Rights Institute in Michigan; served on legal team during 2000 presidential recount in Florida; former assistant county executive in Wayne County and assistant corporation counsel; Treasurer of Granholm for Governor campaign; member of Kilpatrick for mayor transition team; co-chair of Gore-Lieberman Michigan campaign; worked for Carl Levin for US Senate campaign in 1990, Granholm for Attorney General campaign in 1996, Archer for Mayor in 1993, Archer for Supreme Court and Turner for Wayne County Executive; Former chair of NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner (1995); coordinator of Detroit Public Schools Adopt-A-School project; member of boards of Nature Conservancy, Albion College Gerald Ford Institute for Public Service, University of Michigan Canter for Community Service, Wayne State University Medical School, Marygrove College, United Way of Southeast Michigan; mailto:butch@friendsofhollowell.com www.friendsofhollowell.com/ |
|
GRN |
Ziarno,
Ray |
Born December 11, 1942 in Saginaw; Single; Bachelor's degree in industrial management from Michigan Technological University, bachelors' degree in resource development from Michigan State University; Retired & part-time consultant, CTE Engineers, Inc., state Department of Transportation (1974-1992), Michigan Chamber of Commerce (1973), Spraymasters, Inc. (1971-72), U.S. Air Force (1967-71), part-time/seasonal employment with Sears, GM, Postal Service, Census Bureau, bartending, motel/restaurant management, etc. (1960-2000); Campaign worker for a variety of Democratic candidates local-president George McGovern to Bill Clinton, petitioned to get Green Party/Ralph Nader on 2000 Michigan ballot, party/meeting manager for Green Party of Michigan, member of State Central Committee Green Party of Michigan.; Active in many local/national environmental organizations; razarforsos@voyager.net http://my.voyager.net/~razarforsos |
|
UST |
Conces,
Charles F. |
Born May 22, 1936 in East Chicago, Indiana; Married; Seven children; Bachelor's degree in Latin and French from St. Procopius College; Worked in computers and law research; Active in opposing the actions of the Internal Revenue Service; LAWMAN Organization; chuckconces@juno.com |
Attorney
General Candidates
(4 year term,
maximum 2 terms)
|
R |
Cox,
Mike |
Born December 29, 1961 in Detroit; Married; wife, Laura; children: Lindsey, Sinead, Conor and Rory; Bachelor's degree in political science and law degree from University of Michigan; Director, Wayne County prosecutor's office homicide unit (2001-present); assistant prosecutor in special crimes unit (1990-2001); assistant prosecutor for Oakland County prosecutor's office (1989-90); co-manager of President George Bush victory Center in 2000; Member of Incorporated Society of Irish/American Lawyers; YMCA soccer coach; www.mikecox4ag.com |
|
D |
Peters,
Gary C. |
Born December 1, 1958 in Pontiac; married; wife, Colleen Ochoa; children: Gary Jr., Madeleine and Alana; Bachelor's degree in political science from Alma College, master's degree in business administration from University of Detroit Mercy, law degree from Wayne State University; attorney, business executive, securities arbitrator, teacher, member of adjunct faculty for Oakland University and Wayne State University; Member of state Senate (1995-present) and chair of Democratic Caucus; former member of Rochester Hills City Council (1991-93); www.peters2002.com |
|
GRN |
Kaufman,
Jerry Jay |
Did not respond to questionnaire |
|
UST |
Van
Sickle, Gerald Truman |
Did not respond to questionnaire |
(6 year term)
|
R |
Raczkowski,
Andrew |
Born December 29, 1968 in Detroit; single; Bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University; master's degree from Central Michigan University and law degree from Detroit College of Law; Owner of specialty advertising and print production company. Infantry company commander for U.S. Army Reserve, Paratrooper/Pathfinder; Member of state House (1997-present), former House Majority Floor Leader; Active with Jaycees, Optimists, Women's Law Caucus; www.rockyforsenate.com/ |
|
*D |
Levin,
Carl |
Born June 28, 1934 in Detroit; Married; wife, Barbara; three children; Graduate of Detroit's Central High School, Swarthmore College and Harvard Law School; Worked as an Attorney; Member of U.S. Senate (1979-present), Detroit City Council (1969-1977; council president, 1974); Worked on many campaigns and has been involved in many political activities; Michigan Bar Association; www.carllevin.com |
|
GRN |
Borregard,
Eric |
Born March 12, 1956 in Highland Park; Married; wife, Alice; one son; Attended Ferris State University, associates degree in applied science from Oakland Community College; president of E.B. Graphics and is also an Artech; Unsuccessful candidate for state Board of Education (1998), and state House (2000); Chair of the Green Party of the 11th Congressional District Committee; Producer of public Access programs at Southwest Oakland Cable Commission; Eborregard@aol.com www.hometown.aol.com/eborregard |
|
NLP |
Dern,
Doug |
Born October 2, 1961; Married; wife, Kathy; Bachelor's degree in political science from University of Oklahoma; law degree from Thomas Cooley Law School; Worked as a stage magician and factory worker; www.naturallaw.org |
U.S.
Congressional Candidates (by district)
(2 year term)
District: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
(Upper Peninsula, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Charlevoix, Antrim, Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena, Crawford, Oscoda, Alcona, Ogemaw, Iosco, Gladwin, Arenac, Bay (north))
|
R |
Hooper,
Don |
Born
in |
|
*D |
Stupak,
Bart |
Born February 29, 1952; Married; wife, Laurie; child: Ken (Bart Jr. deceased); Graduate of Gladstone High School, associates degree from Northwestern Michigan College, bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Saginaw Valley State University, law degree from Cooley Law School; Attorney, former State Police officer; Member of U.S. House (1993-present), former member of state House (1989-90), unsuccessful primary candidate for state Senate (1990); www.stupak4congress.org/ |
|
LIB |
Loosemore,
John W. |
Born January 29, 1964 in Pontiac; Married; wife, Reiko; Associates degree in technology from Pierre College, Tacoma, WA; Enlisted in U.S. Army (1984-1988), machinist (1988-Present); Was Libertarian candidate for U.S. House in 1988 and 2000 |
|
*R |
Hoekstra,
Peter |
Born October 30, 1953 in Groniger, The Netherlands; Married; wife, Diane; 3 children; Graduate of Holland Christian High, bachelor's degree in political science from Hope College, master's degree in business administration from University of Michigan; Vice president in marketing at Herman Miller for 15 years; Member of U.S. House (1993-present); www.hoekstraforcongress.com |
|
D |
Wrisley,
Jeffrey A. |
Graduated from Pentwater High School, bachelor's degree in economics, political science and religion from Michigan State University, master's degree in business administration from MSU, master's degree in Soviet and East European Studies from University of Michigan, pursuing Ph.D. in international finance; worked nine years for Texas Instruments, worked for Lockheed Martin Corporation in the Information Systems Group, established company to help churches and non-profits raise funds on the Internet; jeff@jeffwrisleyforcongress.org www.jeffwrisleyforcongress.org/ |
|
LIB |
Aleck,
Laurie L. |
Did not respond to questionnaire. |
|
UST |
Graeser,
Ronald E. |
Born January 12, 1941 in Baltimore, MD; Married; wife, Gail; three daughters; Attended University of Arizona, Calvin College and Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine; Worked as a physician, engineer and in the U.S. Army Reserves; Active in American Osteopathic Association, Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons |
(Ionia, Barry, Kent (all but northwest))
|
*R |
Ehlers,
|
Born February 6, 1934 in Pipestone, MN; Married; wife, Johanna; four children; Bachelor's degree from Calvin College and doctorate in nuclear and atomic physics University of California-Berkley; Former physics professor at Calvin College. Active with various civic, environmental and church groups; Member of U.S. House (1993-present, former member of state Senate (1985 special election-1993), state House (1983-1985) and Kent County Commissioner (1975-1982); ehlers@ehlers.org www.ehlers.org |
|
D |
Lynnes,
Kathryn D. |
Born October 2, 1957 in Muskegon; Single; Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Michigan Technological University, law degree from University of Oregon; Environmental consultant; Member of Michigan Partners for Parity, board of Kent County Democrats; Active in NAMI, NDMDA, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, MML, MEDA; www.katelynnesforcongress.com |
|
LIB |
Quinn,
Tom |
Did not respond to questionnaire. |
|
*R |
Camp,
Dave |
Born July 9, 1953 in Midland; married; wife, Nancy; one child; Bachelor's degree from Albion College, law degree from University of California in San Diego; Former assistant to U.S. Rep. Bill Schuette, former special assistant attorney general; Member of U.S. House (1991-present), former member of state House (1989-90); Campaign manager for Schuette Congressional campaign; www.davecamp4congress.org/ |
|
D |
Hollenbeck,
Lawrence D. |
Born April 19, 1939 in Breckenridge; Married; wife, Verna; children: Heather, Donald and Janeen; Bachelor's degree in social studies and history from Mankato State University, master's from Western Michigan University; teacher; Member of county commission (1983-1984); Former secretary, county chair and precinct delegate; member of Jaycees, Lions; www.votehollenbeck.com |
|
LIB |
Chia,
Al Jr. |
Did not respond to questionnaire. |
|
GRN |
Johnson,
|
Born July, 1950 in Chicago, IL; married; one daughter; graduated from St. Mel High School, bachelor's in history/political science from Benedict College, master's in public administration from Bowling Green University, Ph. D. in international politics from Ohio State University; served for five years as a foreign service officer in the consular and political cones, Central Michigan University for 15 years as an associate professor in International Politics, American Foreign Policy, International Law, African politics and African American Politics; author |
(Tuscola, Genesee, Saginaw (east), Bay (southeast))
|
*D |
Kildee,
Dale E. |
Born September 16, 1929 in Flint; married; Gayle; three children; Bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart Seminary, teacher's certificate from University of Detroit, Master's degree from University of Michigan and graduate studies at University of Peshawar (Pakistan); Former teacher; Member of U.S. House (1977-present), former member of state House (1965-74) and state Senate (1975-76); Active with Optimists, Urban League, Knights of Columbus, American Federation of Teachers, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; www.kildeeforcongress.org/ |
|
LIB |
Foster,
Clint |
Born October, 1962 in Saginaw; Single; Northwood University (business management studies); Owner/operator of Mobil DJ Company; Unsuccessful candidate for U.S. House in 1998 and 2000; Co-Founder of Tri-City Libertarian Party; www.clintforCongress.com |
|
GRN |
Mikkelson,
Harley |
Did not respond to questionnaire. |
(Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun (southwest), Allegan (south, east))
|
*R |
Upton,
Fred |
Born April 23, 1953 in St. Joseph; Married; wife, Amey; children Meg and Stephen; Bachelor's degree in journalism from University of Michigan; Member of U.S. House (1987-present); former project coordinator for U.S. Rep. David Stockman, legislative affairs assistant for Office of Management and Budget; Member of Kalamazoo Area Academic Achievement Program Board Member, Michigan Chapter of the Nature Conservancy Board of Trustees, Faith and Politics, Steering Committee; www.uptonforallofus.com |
|
D |
Giguere,
Gary C. Jr. |
Born October 24, 1966 in Flint; Married; wife, Stephanie; two children; Bachelor's degree in history from University of Michigan-Flint, law degree from Thomas Cooley Law School; Michigan Army National Guard (1984-1990), Circuit Court Law Clerk (1992-1993), Court of Appeals research attorney (1993), assistant prosecuting attorney (1993-1997), attorney in private practice (1997-present); Was college coordinator for U.S. Sen. Don Riegle (1998), campaign coordinator for Paul Bridenstine for district court (1996); Immediate past president, Kalamazoo County Bar Association; former treasurer of Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers; vice president of Guardian, Inc.; member, Kalamazoo Criminal Justice Council; www.giguereforcongress.com |
(Eaton, Calhoun (all but southwest), Jackson, Washtenaw (west, northeast), Branch, Hillsdale, Lenawee)
|
*R |
Smith,
Nick |
Born November 5, 1934; Married; wife, Bonnie; children, Brad, Julianna, Elizabeth and Stacie; Master's degree in economics from University of Delaware and bachelor's degree from Michigan State University; Former U.S. Air Force Intelligence officer, squadron commander Civil Air Patrol and farmer; Member of U.S. House (1993-present), former member of state Senate (1983-1992), state House (1979-1982), county Board of Supervisors, township supervisor, township trustee; Former county Republican chair; 4-H Leader, Church Deacon and Trustee; repsmith@mail.house.gov www.house.gov/nicksmith |
|
D |
Simpson,
Mike |
Born December 11, 1962 in Ypsilanti; Married; Linda-Wife, Andrea-Daughter, Jason-Son, Gina-daughter (Deceased); High school; Owner of Two Restaurants, began work in family trucking business; Active in Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Restaurant Association; mike@simpsonforuscongress.com www.simpsonforuscongress.com |
|
LIB |
Proctor,
Ken |
Did not respond to questionnaire. |
(Clinton, Shiawassee (south), Ingham, Livingston)
|
*R |
|
Born
June, 1963; married; wife, Diane; three children; Bachelor's degree
in sociology and criminal justice from Adrian College; completed
ROTC courses at University of Michigan; Army veteran, serving as
company commander in a rapid deployment unit. Former FBI agent,
assigned to organized crime. Co-founder of EBI Builders; Member
of U.S. House (2001-present), former member of state Senate (1994-2000);
Member of Cleary College Board of Trustees, Howell Jaycees, several
local chambers of commerce, Rotary. Active in American Heart Association
and March of Dimes Walk |
|
D |
McAlpine,
Frank |
Born 1951 in Fairgrove; married; wife, Monica; three children; Graduated from Plymouth High School, bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan, law degree from John Marshall Law School; attorney with former practice in San Diego CA, former hearing officer for Department of Education |
|
LIB |
Yeutter,
Thomas |
Did not respond to questionnaire. |
|
*R |
Knollenberg,
Joe |
Born November 28, 1933 in Mattoon IL; married; wife, Sandi; two children; Bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University; Former owner of Knollenberg Allstate Insurance Agency; Member of U.S. House (1993-present); www.house.gov/knollenberg/ |
|
D |
Fink,
David |
Born September 25, 1952 in Detroit; Married; wife, Trudy; children: Lauren and Nathan; Attended Oakland County public schools; bachelor's and law degree from Harvard; Practiced law in Oakland County for 24 years; Led Oakland County petition drive to repeal Michigan's concealed weapons law and assisted campaign to expand the SMART system for senior citizens and the mobility impaired; Active in Bloomfield Hills Recreation Commission, Bloomfield Hills blue Ribbon Committee on School Finance, Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce Energy and Environmental Policy Committee, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, Environmental Regulation Task Force; www.davidfink2002.org |
|
LIB |
Schubring,
Robert |
Did not respond to questionnaire. |
(Huron, Sanilac, Lapeer, St. Clair, Macomb (north))
|
R |
Miller,
Candice S. |
Born May 7, 1954 in St. Clair Shores; Married; husband, Don; daughter Wendy; Attended Macomb Community College and Northwood University; Secretary of State (1995-present); former Macomb County treasurer (1993-1994), Harrison Township supervisor (1981-1993), Harrison Township trustee (1979-1980); Member of Selfridge Air National Guard Base Community Council, Care House Child Advocacy Center Board, Turning Point Domestic Abuse Shelter Board; www.candice-miller.com |
|
D |
Marlinga,
Carl J. |
Born January 9, 1947 in Detroit; married; wife, Barbara; five Brandi Lynn, Rick, Matthew, Holly Ann, Jennifer; Graduate of Notre Dame High School in Harper Woods, bachelor's degree in history from University of Detroit, law degree from University of Michigan; Former partner in Southfield law firm of Bushnell, Gage, Doctoroff and Reizen (1981-85), former assistant Macomb County prosecutor, former assistant U.S. attorney (1980-81) and special trial attorney for U.S. Justice Department's Organized Crime Strike Force; Macomb County prosecutor (1985-present), pursued candidacy for attorney general (1998) and Supreme Court (2000) dropping out before party conventions; Member of Michigan Democratic Party Platform Committee, State Central Committee; Active in CareHouse, Channel Keeper, Leukemia Society; cmarlinga@yahoo.com www.marlingaforcongress.com/ |
|
LIB |
Coon,
Renae |
Did not respond to questionnaire. |
|
R |
McCotter,
Thaddeus G. |
Born August 22, 1965 in Detroit; Married; wife, Rita; children George, Timothy and Emilia; Graduated from Detroit Catholic Central High, bachelor's degree and law degree from University of Detroit; Member of State Senate (1999-present); former member of Wayne County Commission (1992-1998), Schoolcraft Community College Trustee (1989); 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; www.mccotter2002.com |
|
D |
Kelley,
Kevin |
married; wife, Connie Skinner McNealey; children: Andrew and Kyle; Graduate of Catholic Central High School, bachelor's degree in political science from Central Michigan University, master's degree in public administration from Western Michigan University; worked in state House and Senate and served as the deputy chief of staff for the Democratic speaker of the House, political science instructor at Schoolcraft Community College, former Redford Twp. deputy supervisor; Redford Township supervisor (1997-present), former member of Wayne County Commission (1993-96); Son of former Detroit City Council member Jack Kelley; Chair of the Conference of Western Wayne and Telegraph Tomorrow, active in Eight Mile Boulevard Association and the Council of Neighborhood Associations, member of the Southeast Michigan Boys and Girls Club Board, Redford Chamber of Commerce and Ancient order of Hibernians |
|
GRN |
Boyd,
William |
Born January 4, 1968 in Detroit; Married; Kelly Boyd (wife) Ryan Boyd (3) & Brandon Boyd (1); Master's degree in educational technology from University of Michigan, bachelor's degree in history/political science from Michigan State University, teaching certification from Eastern Michigan University; Teacher at Plymouth-Canton Community Schools 8 years; Active in PCEA, MEA, NEA, and MHSAA; polecat11@iwon.com |
|
UST |
Malone,
Dan |
Did not respond to questionnaire. |
|
R |
Dean,
Harvey R. |
Did not respond to questionnaire. |
|
*D |
Levin,
Sander |
Born September 6, 1931 in Detroit; Married; wife, Vicki; four children; Bachelor's degree from University of Chicago, master's degree in international relations from Columbia University, law degree from Harvard; Worked as assistant administrator in the Agency for International Development; Member of U.S. House (1983-present), former member of Oakland County Board of Supervisors (1961-1964), State Senate (1965-1970), unsuccessful candidate for Governor (1970, 1974); member of Coalition of Health Communities, Troy Community Anti-Drug Coalition, Utica Community Action Team, Warren Tank Plant Local Redevelopment Committee |
|
LIB |
Gach,
Dick |
Born October 17, 1926 in Detroit; Married; wife, Bernice; children: Steve, Larry and Karen; Bachelor's degree in physics from University of Michigan; Worked as a home builder since 1953; member of Building Industry Association, Optimist Club of West Bloomfield, American Legion; gachforcongress@aol.com |
|
UST |
Revis,
Steven T. |
Did not respond to questionnaire. |
|
*D |
Kilpatrick,
Carolyn Cheeks |
Born June 25, 1945 in Detroit; Divorced; children, Kwame and Ayanna; Master's degree in education administration from University of Michigan; attended Ferris State and Western Michigan University; teacher (1970-1978); Member of U.S. House (1997-present), former member of state House (1979-1996); Member of "Your Children, Our Children" Resource Committee, Detroit Substance Abuse Advisory Council, National Organization of 100 Black Women, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, National Order of Women Legislators |
|
LIB |
Warner,
Raymond H. |
Born October 4, 1947 in Detroit; graduate of Redford Union High School, attended Wayne State University; Retired civil servant; Unsuccessful candidate in 1996 and 2000 |
|
R |
Stone,
Dave |
Born October 25, 1954; Married; wife, Pamela; Certificate of Completion from Motech Automotive Education Center, University of Michigan-Dearborn, University of Detroit, Berean Bible College; Sale and Service Rep., Branch Special Markets Manager, Truck Driver, Honorable Discharge U.S. Navy Vietnam Era; Lincoln Park Moose, American Legion Post 409, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, N.R.A.; DAVESTONE@prodigy.net |
|
*D |
Conyers,
John Jr. |
Born May 16, 1929 in Detroit; married; wife, Monica; two children; Bachelor's and law degrees from Wayne State University; Attorney; Member of U.S. House (1965-present), unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Detroit (1989, 1993); Active with NAACP, Wolverine Bar Association, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Tuskegee Air Man; www.house.gov/conyers/ |
|
LIB |
Schorr,
Francis J. |
Born June 21, 1965, Detroit; Divorced; children: Joe, 8 and Jessica, 6; Currently attends University of Phoenix, majoring in business management; Systems tester with Met Life since 1997; Corresponding secretary, Detroit Police Dept. 8th Precinct Police-Community Relations Org., member, Project Management Institute; FJSchorr2@hotmail.com |
|
GRN |
Litle,
John D. |
Did not respond to questionnaire. |
|
R |
Kaltenbach,
Martin |
Born July 15, 1964 in Detroit; Married; wife, Carol; one child, Jasmine; associate in arts from Henry Ford Community College, attended University of Michigan (Dearborn); former Teamster, paint contractor, currently real estate investor and appraiser; Unsuccessful candidate for Wayne County Commission (1996); has worked on school of choice proposals, tax reduction proposals, and for several candidates; Knights of Columbus, Jaycees, Michigan Coalition of Concerned Gun Owners, Motor City Blight Busters, English First, Citizens Against Government Waste |
|
*D |
Dingell,
John D. |
Born July 8, 1926 in Colorado Springs CO; married; wife, Deborah; four children; Bachelor's degree and law degree from Georgetown University; Attorney, former assistant Wayne County prosecutor; Member of U.S. House (1955-present); Active with Migratory Bird Conservation Commission; www.dingellforcongress.com/ |
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LIB |
Stempfle,
Gregory |
Born December 19, 1976 in San Antonio, Texas; Married; wife, Shelly; Bachelor's degree in biology from Wayne State University; HIV resistance research assistant as Henry Ford Hospital; www.mi.lp.org |
State
Senate Candidates (by district)
(4 year term,
maximum 2 terms)
District: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
(Wayne (south and east Detroit, Grosse Pointe Park))
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R |
Cassell,
Cynthia |
Born March 18, 1962 in Ann Arbor; single; Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from University of Michigan; Investigative journalist/researcher; State GOP delegate, Wayne County Executive Committee Secretary (2000-present), campaign worker for Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bob Dole, George W Bush, MaryEllen Stempfle; Active in Pro life of Michigan, Fort Wayne Golden Retriever Rescue, Investigative Reporters and Editors, Native American Journalist Association, the Federalist Society, Acton Institute |
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D |
Clarke,
Hansen |
Born March 2, 1957 in Detroit; Bachelor's degree in fine arts from Cornell University, law degree from Georgetown University; Worked for U.S. Rep. John Conyers, as well as served as executive assistant for Wayne County Executive Ed McNamara; Member of state House (1991-92, and 1999-present); Former president of the Michigan Public Purchasing Officers Association, trustee of Michigan Housing Trust Fund and serves on the board of Saratoga and Holy Cross Hospitals, member of Alpha Phi Alpha |
(Wayne (Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Township))
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R |
Schroder,
Jeffrey |
Did not respond to questionnaire. |
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*D |
Scott,
Martha G. |
Born November 10, 1935 in Ware Shoals, SC; Two children; Graduated from Highland Park Junior College; Former mayor of Highland Park (1988), former president of the Highland Park City Council (1984-87), vice chair of the Civil Service Commission of Wayne County (1980-82); Member of state Senate (2001-present), former member of state House (1995-96, 1997) |
(Wayne (west Detroit; excluding northwest, southwest and far east Dearborn; Melvindale; River Rouge))
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R |
Hernandez,
Jose A. |
Did not respond to questionnaire. |
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D |
Clark,
Irma |
Born in Detroit; Married; husband, Ron D. Coleman Sr.; two children; Bachelor's degree and master's from Wayne State University; Director of human relations for Wayne County; Member of state House (1999-present), former member of Detroit Board of Education (1991-1998); Life member NAACP, God Land Unity Church, Michigan Democratic Party and Trade Union Leadership Council, 15th Congressional District Precinct Delegate and Executive Board member, Past co-chair Detroit Goodfellows Drive, Co-chair 1997 and 1998 United Way Community Services Drive, Past Travelers Aid Society Board, Charter Member of Civic Center Optimist Club, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Detroit Workers Partnership Advisory Board, National School Board Association, Michigan Association of School Board, School of the 21st Century, National Alliance of Black School Educators, Mackenzie High School's "Aspires" Program |
(Wayne (northwest and west Detroit, northeast Dearborn Heights))
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R |
Mastney,
Karen L. |