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Michigan governor race

First elected in 2002; seeking second full term; Granholm was unopposed in the primary.

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  • Born: Feb. 5, 1959, Vancouver, British Columbia.
  • Family: Married (Daniel Mulhern); three children.
  • Education: Harvard University, J.D., 1987; University of California, B.A., 1984.
  • Professional career: Corporation counsel, Wayne County, 1994-98; prosecutor, U.S. Attorney's Office, 1991-94.
  • Military career: None.
  • Previous elective office: State attorney general, 1998-2002.


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DICK DEVOS (R)

DeVos, a businessman, was unopposed in the primary.

  • Born: Oct. 21, 1955; Grand Rapids, Mich.
  • Family: Married (Betsy); four children.
  • Education: Northwood University, B.B.A., 1981.
  • Professional career: Founder and president, The Windquest Group, 1989-present; president, Alticor Inc., 1993-2002; president and CEO, Orlando Magic, 1991-93.
  • Military career: None.
  • Previous elective office: State Board of Education, 1991-93.