Here are biographical boxes for U.S. House races in Michigan:
1ST DISTRICT:
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NAME: Jack Bergman
AGE: 69
RESIDENCE: Watersmeet
PARTY: Republican
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1969; master’s degree in business, University of West Florida, 1975
POLITICAL CAREER: None
PROFESSIONAL CAREER:40 years in the Marine Corps, retiring as lieutenant general; commercial airline pilot; owner of medical imaging equipment business
PERSONAL: Married to Cindy. Has 5 children and 8 grandchildren.
ONLINE: https://www.bergmanforcongress.com
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NAME: Lon Johnson
AGE: 45
RESIDENCE: Kalkaska
PARTY: Democrat
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, Arizona State University, 1994
POLITICAL CAREER: Chairman, Michigan Democratic Party, 2013-15; also has worked for the Democratic National Committee, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Rep. John Dingell’s 2002 campaign.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Vice president, TVV Capital; National Democratic Institute
PERSONAL: Married to Julianna Smoot.
ONLINE: https://www.lonjohnson.com
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NAME: Ellis Boal
AGE: 72
RESIDENCE: Charlevoix
PARTY: Green
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Bowdoin College, 1966; law degree, Wayne State University, 1972
POLITICAL CAREER: Ran unsuccessfully for county prosecutor in 2004, for county commission in 2006, for University of Michigan Board of Regents in 2008 and for Congress in 2010, 2012 and 2014.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Attorney in Detroit and Charlevoix, 1973-present.
PERSONAL: Married to LuAnne Kozma.
ONLINE: https://ellisboal.org
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NAME: Diane Bostow
RESIDENCE: Gwinn
PARTY: Libertarian
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in psychology and English, Western Michigan University
POLITICAL CAREER: None.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Home construction contractor; taught at Waterford Kettering High School and the University of South Florida;
PERSONAL: Married; four children and four grandchildren.
ONLINE: https://dianebostowforcongress.com
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2ND DISTRICT:
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NAME: Bill Huizenga
AGE: 47
RESIDENCE: Zeeland
PARTY: Republican
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in political science, Calvin College, 1992
POLITICAL CAREER: U.S. House of Representatives, 2011-present; Michigan House of Representatives, 2003-08
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Co-owner, Huizenga Gravel Inc. in Jenison, 1998-present; director of advancement and promotion, Zeeland Christian School, 2008-10; licensed Realtor and developer, 1993-99
PERSONAL: Married to Natalie; five children.
ONLINE: https://huizengaforcongress.com
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NAME: Dennis Murphy
AGE: 56
RESIDENCE: Grandville
PARTY: Democrat
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in education, Western Michigan University, 1983
POLITICAL CAREER: None
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Quality engineer, automotive industry
PERSONAL: Married to Joni; two children.
ONLINE: https://www.dennismurphyforcongress.com
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NAME: Matthew Brady
RESIDENCE: Holland
PARTY: Green
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in electronic imaging, Northern Michigan University
POLITICAL CAREER:
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Has worked in the printing industry for more than 10 years.
PERSONAL: Engaged.
ONLINE: https://matthewbradyforcongress.com/
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NAME: Erwin Haas
AGE: 73
RESIDENCE: Kentwood
PARTY: Libertarian
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry, Canisius College; doctor of medicine, University of Buffalo, 1968; master’s degree in business, Grand Valley State University, 1988
POLITICAL CAREER: Kentwood city commission, 2013-present; unsuccessfully ran for Congress, lieutenant governor
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Infectious diseases consultant, traveling physician in 10 states; was flight surgeon in Vietnam
PERSONAL: Married to Kristen; three children.
ONLINE: https://www.erwinhaaslibertarian.com
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NAME: Ronald Graeser
AGE: 75
RESIDENCE: Garfield Township, Newaygo County, near Fremont
PARTY: U.S. Taxpayers
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, University of Arizona, 1962; doctor of osteopathy degree, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1970.
POLITICAL CAREER: Unsuccessful 2nd District congressional candidate, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Practiced clinical medicine, 1995-present; practiced forensic pathology, 1982-95; private practice physician, 1971-82; electrical engineer, 1962-68.
PERSONAL: Married to Gail; three children.
ONLINE: https://www.ustpm.org/
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3RD DISTRICT:
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NAME: Justin Amash
AGE: 36
RESIDENCE: Kent County’s Cascade Township
PARTY: Republican
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in economics, University of Michigan, 2002; law degree, University of Michigan, 2005.
POLITICAL CAREER: Congressman, 2011-present; state representative, 2009-10.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Consultant, Michigan Industrial Tools, 2005-10; business lawyer, Varnum LLP, 2006-07.
PERSONAL: Married to Kara; three children.
ONLINE: https://www.justinamash.com
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NAME: Douglas Smith
PARTY: Democratic
Candidate did not provide biographical information.
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NAME: Ted Gerrard
PARTY: U.S. Taxpayers
Candidate did not provide biographical information.
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4TH DISTRICT:
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NAME: John Moolenaar
AGE: 55
RESIDENCE: Midland
PARTY: Republican
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Hope College, 1983; master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University, 1989.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Chemist/industry specialist at Dow Chemical Co.; director of Small Business Center at Middle Michigan Development Corp.; administrator at Midland Academy of Advanced and Creative Services.
POLITICAL CAREER: Midland City Council from 1997-2000; Michigan House of Representatives, 2002-08; Michigan Senate, 2010-14; U.S. House, 2015-present.
PERSONAL: Married to Amy, six children.
ONLINE: https://www.johnmoolenaarforcongress.com
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NAME: Debra Wirth
AGE: 63
RESIDENCE: DeWitt
PARTY: DEMOCRATIC
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in business education from Michigan State University, 1974; law degree from Cooley Law School, 1977.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Private law practice, 1989-2009; assistant prosecutor in Ingham County, 1977-79; worked in commercial real estate, auto sales, other businesses.
PERSONAL: Divorced
ONLINE: https://www.wirthforcongress.com
Divorced
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NAME: George M. Zimmer
PARTY: U.S. Taxpayers
AGE: 74
RESIDENCE: Byron
EDUCATION: Studied economics at Roosevelt University, 1966-67.
POLITICAL CAREER: Ran previously for state House and U.S. House.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Retired; worked as an air traffic controller and steel mill foreman. Served in the U.S. Air Force.
PERSONAL: Married to Rosa; two children.
ONLINE: https://www.ustpm.org/
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NAME: Leonard Schwartz
PARTY: Libertarian
AGE: 71
RESIDENCE: Oak Park
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from University of Chicago, 1966; master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University, 1970; law degree from Wayne State University, 1979.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Economist, lawyer, professor of law and economics
ONLINE: https://www.leonardschwartz.us/
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NAME: Keith Butkovich
AGE: 32
RESIDENCE: Wayne
PARTY: Natural Law
EDUCATION: High school
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Worked for various retail companies.
PERSONAL: Single.
ONLINE: https://www.facebook.com/keith.butkovich?fref=ts
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5TH DISTRICT:
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NAME: Allen Hardwick
PARTY: Republican
AGE: 52
RESIDENCE: Davison
EDUCATION: Paint Valley High School, Bainbridge, Ohio, 1981; Apprentice diploma, commercial, industrial and residential electrician, Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center, Chillicothe, Ohio, 1981.
PERSONAL CAREER: website designer, computer repair technician, information technology professional, entrepreneur (1997-present).
POLITICAL CAREER: Ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2014.
PERSONAL: Married to Lynn; five children.
ONLINE: https://allenhardwick.com
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NAME: Daniel Kildee
PARTY: Democrat
AGE: 58
RESIDENCE: Flint Township
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in administration from Central Michigan University, 2011; Fannie Mae Foundation Fellow, Kennedy School, Harvard University, 2005.
PERSONAL CAREER: Various positions with Whaley Children’s Home, 1976-85; president and CEO, Center for Community Progress, 2009-12.
POLITICAL CAREER: U.S. House, 2013-present; Genesee County treasurer, 1997-2009; Flint Board of Education, 1977-85.
PERSONAL: Married to Jennifer; three children.
ONLINE: https://www.dankildee.com
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NAME: Steve Sluka
RESIDENCE: DeWitt
PARTY: Libertarian
Candidate did not provide information.
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NAME: Harley Mikkelson
AGE: 69
RESIDENCE: Caro
PARTY: Green
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Michigan State University, 1971.
POLITICAL CAREER: Ran unsuccessfully for various offices, including governor, U.S. Congress and Senate, since 2002.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Retired since 2002. Michigan Department of Mental Health, 1972-75; Michigan School for the Deaf, 1978-93, Michigan Family Independence Agency, 1993-2002.
PERSONAL: Married to Merry; five children.
ONLINE: https://harleymikkelson.com/
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6TH DISTRICT:
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NAME: Fred Upton
AGE: 63
RESIDENCE: St. Joseph
PARTY: Republican
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, University of Michigan, 1975
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: U.S. House, 1987-present; Director of legislative affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 1981-86; aide to U.S. Rep. David Stockman, 1975-81.
PERSONAL: Married to Amey; two children
ONLINE: https://fredupton.com/
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NAME: Paul Clements
AGE: 55
RESIDENCE: Kalamazoo
PARTY: Democrat
EDUCATION: Ph.D., 1996, master’s degree, 1992, Princeton University; bachelor’s degree, 1984, Harvard University.
POLITICAL CAREER: Ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2014.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Political science professor since 1996 at Western Michigan University; director of WMU Masters in International Development Administration Program since 2004.
PERSONAL: Married to Aedin; two children.
ONLINE: https://www.clementsforcongress.com
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NAME: Lorence Wenke
AGE: 71
RESIDENCE: Galesburg
PARTY: Libertarian
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in management, Western Michigan University, 1967.
POLITICAL CAREER: Kalamazoo County commissioner, 1996-2002; Michigan state representative, 2003-08; ran unsuccessfully for the Michigan state senate in 2010.
Major was Management with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Owner of greenhouses in Michigan and Georgia, manager of Westinghouse Electric Corp.
PERSONAL: Married to Nancy; two children.
WEBSITE: votewenke.com
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7TH DISTRICT:
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NAME: Tim Walberg
AGE: 65
RESIDENCE: Tipton
PARTY: Republican
EDUCATION: Attended Western Illinois University, 1969-70; bachelor’s degree in religious education, Taylor University in Fort Wayne, Indiana 1975; master’s degree in communications, Wheaton (Illinois) College, 1978.
POLITICAL CAREER: Michigan state representative, 1983-99; congressman, 2007-08, 2011-present.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Pastor, Grace Fellowship Church in New Haven, Indiana, 1973-77; pastor, Union Gospel Church in Tipton, 1978-83; president, Walter Reuther Center for Education and Community Impact, 1999-2000; division manager, Moody Bible Institute, 2000-06.
PERSONAL: Married to Sue; three children.
ONLINE: https://walbergforcongress.com
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NAME: Gretchen Driskell
AGE: 58
RESIDENCE: Saline
PARTY: Democrat
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Lynchburg College, 1980; Master of Business Administration, George Washington University, 1987.
POLITICAL CAREER: Michigan state representative, 2013-present; Saline City Councilmember 1993-98; Saline Mayor 1999-2012.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Worked as a certified public accountant and real estate agent.
PERSONAL: Single, three children.
ONLINE: https://votegretchen.com/
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NAME: Ken Proctor
AGE: 65
RESIDENCE: Charlotte
PARTY: Libertarian
EDUCATION: Associate degree in applied science, Lansing Community College, 1998.
POLITICAL CAREER: Ran unsuccessfully for Congress several times starting in 1992 and for governor in 2010.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Machine repair/machinist at General Motors, 1971-2006.
PERSONAL: Single.
ONLINE: https://proctor4congress.com/
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8TH DISTRICT:
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NAME: Mike Bishop
AGE: 49
RESIDENCE: Brighton
PARTY: Republican
EDUCATION: Law degree, 1993, Michigan State University Detroit College of Law, 1993. Bachelor’s degree, 1989, University of Michigan
POLITICAL CAREER: U.S. House, 2015-present; State senator, 2003-2011; Senate majority leader, 2006-2011; Michigan House member, 1998-2002
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Chief legal officer, International Bancard Corp., adjunct professor, Thomas Cooley Law School
PERSONAL: Married, three children
ONLINE: https://www.electmikebishop.com
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NAME: Suzanna Shkreli
AGE: 29
RESIDENCE: Clarkston
PARTY: Democratic
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in political science, Oakland University, 2008; Law degree, Thomas Cooley Law School, 2011.
POLITICAL CAREER: None
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Macomb County assistant prosecutor (2011-present).
PERSONAL: Single
ONLINE: https://suzannaforcongress.com/
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NAME: Jeremy Burgess
AGE: 41
RESIDENCE: Oxford
PARTY: Natural Law
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, 2010, Oakland University; master’s degree, 2013, Oakland University.
POLITICAL CAREER: Ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2014.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Research and development chemist/engineer
PERSONAL: Married, four children
ONLINE: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyburgessforcongress/
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NAME: Jeff Wood
PARTY: Libertarian
ONLINE: https://jeffwood4office.com/
Candidate did not provide information.
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NAME: Maria Green
PARTY: Green
ONLINE: https://mariagreenforcongress.com/
Candidate did not provide information.
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9TH DISTRICT:
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NAME: Sander Levin
AGE: 85
RESIDENCE: Roseville
PARTY: Democrat
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, University of Chicago, 1952; master’s degree in international relations, Columbia University, 1954; law degree, Harvard University, 1957.
POLITICAL CAREER: U.S. House member, 1983-present; ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1970, 1974; state senator, 1965-70; Michigan Democratic Party chairman, 1968-69; Oakland County Board of Supervisors, 1961-64.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Assistant administrator, Agency for International Development, 1977-81; Fellow, Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, 1975; practiced corporate and commercial law and taught at Wayne State University, 1971-74; attorney, 1957-64.
PERSONAL: Wife, Pamela Cole; first wife, Vicki, died in 2008; four children.
ONLINE: www.levinforcongress.com
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NAME: Christopher Morse
AGE: 43
RESIDENCE: Bloomfield Township
PARTY: Republican
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, Drury University, 1996.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Retired. Nearly 18 years of service in Navy and Army before retiring as a Major in 2015; deployed four times to the Middle East. Stock broker.
PERSONAL: Married
ONLINE: www.votemorse.com
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NAME: Matthew Orlando
AGE: 43
RESIDENCE: Madison Heights
PARTY: Libertarian
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, Oakland University, 2016.
POLITICAL CAREER: Precinct delegate
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Compliance analyst, Kelly Services, 2013 to present.
PERSONAL: Married, four children.
ONLINE: www.mattorlando.us
https://mattorland4uscongress.webs.com/
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NAME: John V. McDermott
AGE: 54
RESIDENCE: Hazel Park
PARTY: Green
Candidate did not provide other information.
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10TH DISTRICT:
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NAME: Paul Mitchell
AGE: 59
RESIDENCE: Dryden
PARTY: Republican
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, Michigan State University, 1978.
POLITICAL CAREER: Led the defeat of 2015 ballot proposal to raise taxes to fix roads.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Spent 37 years in workforce development, including 17 at Ross Education, which provides career skills education; Ross chief executive until 2011.
PERSONAL: Married, six children.
ONLINE: www.paulmitchellforcongress.com
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NAME: Frank Accavitti Jr.
AGE: 59
RESIDENCE: Lexington
PARTY: Democrat
EDUCATION: Attended Western Michigan University and Wayne State University.
POLITICAL CAREER: Macomb County commissioner, 2009-11; member of Michigan House, 2003-09; Eastpointe mayor, 1999-2002; Eastpointe City Council, 1995-99.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: President of Care House of Macomb County, 2012 to present; Accavitti Consulting Group, 2009 to present; appliance store owner, 1979-2002.
PERSONAL: Married, three children.
ONLINE: www.frankaccavitti.com
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NAME: Lisa Lane Gioia
AGE: 48
RESIDENCE: West Bloomfield
PARTY: Libertarian
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, University of Michigan, 1989.
POLITICAL CAREER: None
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Translates technical documents to English from Japanese, 2002 to present. Lived in Japan, 1990-2001.
PERSONAL: Single
ONLINE: www.lisaforliberty.org
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NAME: Benjamin Nofs
AGE: 31
RESIDENCE: Port Huron
PARTY: Green
EDUCATION: Associate degree in applied business, Golf Academy of America, 2015; associate degree in engineering graphics technology, St. Clair County Community College, 2016.
POLITICAL CAREER: Bernie Sanders campaign activist; environmental and social justice activist.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Mechanical design technician, Brown Aerospace; U.S. Navy veteran, USS Seawolf.
PERSONAL: Married, one stepchild.
ONLINE: www.electbenjaminnofs.com
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11TH DISTRICT:
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NAME: David Trott
AGE: 56
RESIDENCE: Birmingham
PARTY: Republican
EDUCATION: Bachelors from University of Michigan; law degree from Duke University
POLITICAL CAREER: U.S. Congress, 2014-present; member, boards of Detroit Country Day School, The Community House, Karmanos Cancer Center, Michigan State Building Authority, Michigan Chamber of Commerce; Bingham Farms village council
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Real estate and foreclosure lawyer
PERSONAL: Married, three children
ONLINE: https://trottforcongress.com/
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NAME: Anil Kumar
AGE: 65
RESIDENCE: Bloomfield Township
PARTY: Democrat
EDUCATION: Bachelors of medicine, University of Mumbai, 1976; bachelors of surgery, 1980
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Served on several elected medical boards; candidate in 2014 11th District Democratic primary
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Chief of surgery, Crittenton Hospital 2014-present; partner/surgeon, The Kumar Surgical Center, 2000 - present
PERSONAL: Married to Marjorie, two adult children
ONLINE: https://www.kumarforuscongress.com/
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NAME: Jonathan Ray Osment
AGE: 26
RESIDENCE: Canton
PARTY: Libertarian
EDUCATION: Bachelors of computer science and economics, Kalamazoo College
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Libertarian Party of Michigan treasurer, 2015
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Software engineer, 2012-present; Working on startup 2014-present
PERSONAL: Married to Emily
ONLINE: https://osmentforcongress.com/
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NAME: Kerry Bentivolio
AGE: 65
RESIDENCE: Milford
PARTY: Independent
EDUCATION: Attended Oakland Community College; attended Michigan State University; bachelors from St. Mary’s College; master’s degree from Marygrove College
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: U.S. House, 2012-2014
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Raises reindeer
PERSONAL: Married to Karen; two children, three grandchildren
ONLINE: https://kerrybentivolio.com/
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12TH DISTRICT:
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NAME: Jeff Jones
AGE: 55
RESIDENCE: Taylor
PARTY: Republican
EDUCATION: Attended the University of Michigan; Hyles-Anderson College
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Ran as an independent in 2014 U.S. Senate race
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Retired; church pastor
PERSONAL: Married, 11 children
ONLINE: https://jeffjones4congress.com/
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NAME: Debbie Dingell
AGE: 62
RESIDENCE: Dearborn
PARTY: Democrat
EDUCATION: Bachelors in foreign service; master’s degree in liberal studies; Georgetown University
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: U.S. Congress, 2014-present; Wayne State University Board of Governors, 2006; member of the Democratic National Committee
FAMILY: Husband, John; four adult stepchildren and three grandchildren
ONLINE: https://debbiedingellforcongress.com/
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NAME: Tom Bagwell
AGE: 33
RESIDENCE: Wyandotte
PARTY: Libertarian
EDUCATION: Bachelors in political science, Eastern Michigan University
POLITICAL CAREER: Ypsilanti Township Park Commissioner (partial term) 2008-2009; precinct coordinator, Ron Paul for President 2011-2012; Libertarian Party of Michigan executive committee, 2006-2007
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Sales, 2006-present
PERSONAL: Married to Sarah; three children
ONLINE: www.Bagwell4Liberty.com
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NAME: Dylan Calewarts
AGE: 28
RESIDENCE: Ann Arbor
PARTY: Green
EDUCATION: Bachelors in Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2015; advanced psychology laboratory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Policy-maker as Vice President of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, 2009-2011.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Operations manager at NorthCoast Banners, June 2012-present
PERSONAL: Married to Joe Stevens
ONLINE: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dylan-Calewarts/100013515694756
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NAME: Gary Walkowicz
AGE: 67
RESIDENCE: Detroit
PARTY: Working Class
EDUCATION: Attended Michigan State University for three years
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Helped organize petition campaign to get the Working Class Party on the ballot
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Autoworker at Ford Motor Company, 1974-present; elected UAW plant representative, 1996-present; UAW bargaining committeeman, Dearborn Truck Plant, current
PERSONAL: Single, no children
ONLINE: www.workingclassfight.com/party
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13TH DISTRICT:
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NAME: Jeff Gorman
AGE: 60
RESIDENCE: Garden City
PARTY: Republican
EDUCATION: Bachelors of science, aerospace engineering, US Naval Academy; masters of Science, Industrial Engineering, University of Cincinnati
POLITICAL CAREER: Precinct Delegate 2015-present
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Naval officer/aviator for 24 years; commercial airline pilot for 20 years
PERSONAL: Two children
ONLINE: www.jeffgormanforuscongress.com
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NAME: John Conyers
AGE: 87
RESIDENCE: Detroit
PARTY: Democrat
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree, Wayne State University, 1957; law degree, Wayne State University, 1958
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: U.S. House member, 1965-present
PERSONAL: Married to Monica; two children
ONLINE: https://www.johnconyers.com/
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NAME: Tiffany Hayden
AGE: 38
RESIDENCE: Garden City
PARTY: Libertarian
EDUCATION: Associate degree in liberal arts, Schoolcraft College
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: At-large director for the Libertarian Party of Michigan
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Startup founder
PERSONAL: Two children
ONLINE: www.Hayden4Congress.com
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NAME: Sam Johnson
AGE: 77
RESIDENCE: Detroit
PARTY: Working Class
EDUCATION: General education diploma, Detroit; attended two-year program at Wayne State University’s School of Labor
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Independent candidate in 2014 for US House 13th District
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Worked 30 years for Chrysler on the assembly line; active in the United Auto Workers
ONLINE: www.workingclassfight.com/party
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14TH DISTRICT:
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NAME: Howard Klausner
AGE: 48
RESIDENCE: Southfield
PARTY: Republican
EDUCATION: Bachelors of science in engineering, University of Michigan; Doctor of medicine, University of Michigan
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Senior staff physician in emergency medicine at Henry Ford Health System, 1999-present; EMS medical director, 2005-present; associate clinical professor of emergency medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine 2013-present
PERSONAL: Married to Margery; three sons
ONLINE: www.klausnerforcongress.com
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NAME: Brenda L. Lawrence
AGE: 61 (62 on Oct. 18)
RESIDENCE: Southfield
PARTY: Democrat
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, Central Michigan University
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: U.S. House member, 2014-present; Southfield mayor, 2001-2014; president, Southfield City Council; president, Southfield Board of Education.
PERSONAL: Husband, MacArthur Lawrence; two adult children
ONLINE: https://brendalawrence.com/
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NAME: Gregory Creswell
AGE: 59
RESIDENCE: Detroit
PARTY: Libertarian
EDUCATION: Chadsey High School, 1975; attended Wayne County Community College
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Medical records clerk
PERSONAL: Married to Shonda; two children and one granddaughter
ONLINE: politicalbank.com/find-candidates/gregory-creswell
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NAME: Marcia Squier
AGE: 41
RESIDENCE: St. Clair shores
PARTY: Green
EDUCATION: Bachelors of science, Wayne State University
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Chair of the Ingleside-Grossedale Park Association, 2013-present
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Equipment manager and instructor for Tumblebunnies International, an on-demand mobile exercise instruction company for kids.
PERSONAL: Married to Matthew Stewart; four children
ONLINE: https://www.migreenparty.org/
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