Michigan Senate race

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DEBBIE STABENOW (D)

First elected in 2000; Seeking second full term; Stabenow was unopposed in the primary.

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• Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Profile

• Born: April 29, 1950; Gladwin, Mich.
• Family: Married (Tom Athans); two children, one stepchild
• Education: Michigan State University, M.S.W., 1975; B.A., 1972
• Professional Career: Consultant & co-founder, Michigan Leadership Institute, 1995-96
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1996-2000; state Senate, 1990-94; state House, 1978-90; Ingham County Commission, 1975-78

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MIKE BOUCHARD (R)

Bouchard, the Oakland County sheriff, was nominated with 61% of the vote in a two-way primary.

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• National Republican Senatorial Committee Profile

• Born: April 12, 1956; Flint, Mich.
• Family: Married (Pam); three children
• Education: Michigan State University, B.A., 1979
• Professional Career: Police officer, 1976-88
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Oakland County sheriff, 1999-present; state Senate, 1991-99; state House, 1990-91; Beverly Hills Town Council, 1986-90

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