Education
[{"year": 1969, "degree": "Bachelor of Arts in Business", "location": "Saint Peter, Minnesota", "institution": "Gustavus Adolphus College"}, {"year": 1975, "degree": "Master of Business Administration", "location": "Pensacola, Florida", "institution": "University of West Florida"}]
Career History
Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
Commercial Airline Pilot
Commercial Aviation
Small Business Owner
Medical Technology Firm
Committee Assignments
Member
Member
Member
Key Policy Positions
Chairs the Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee; champions increased defense capability including affordable military childcare, expanded military housing, and toxic exposure accountability for service members on contaminated bases
Pushed for passage of the VA Mission Act, VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, and the Forever GI Bill to expand healthcare access and educational benefits for veterans
Advocates for robust offensive and defensive military capabilities; serves as a voice for military modernization and force readiness in Congress
Represents one of the largest congressional districts east of the Mississippi; works on broadband expansion, road improvements, and economic development for rural northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
Strong supporter of Second Amendment protections for gun owners in his largely rural district
Contact & Resources
Michigan(MI)
D
Gretchen Whitmer
Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice
The Great Lakes State's 13 House seats reflect its diversity—from Detroit's comeback to the Upper Peninsula's remoteness. Michigan's blue-collar politics don't fit neat categories, making it the Midwest's ultimate swing state.
Capital
Lansing
Population
10.0M
2024 Turnout
74.6%
Senate Seats
2
House Seats
13
Electoral Votes
15
District
MI-1