CQ Politics | Profile for Rep. Peter Hoekstra, Michigan Republican, West -- Muskegon, Holland

Member Profile

Rep. Peter Hoekstra

(R-Mich.) 2nd District,
West -- Muskegon, Holland

Residence:Holland
Born:October 30, 1953; Groningen, Netherlands
Religion:Christian Reformed Church
Family:Wife, Diane Hoekstra; three children
Education:Hope College, B.A. 1975 (political science) ; U. of Michigan, M.B.A. 1977
Military service:None
Career:Furniture company executive
Political Highlights:No previous office; U.S. House, 1993-present
Elected:1992 (9th term)
Note: Running for governor (announced March 30, 2008)

Election History
Year	Election	Candidate	Votes	Percent

2008	general	Peter Hoekstra (R)	214,100	62.4%
		Fred Johnson (D)	119,506	34.8%
		Dan Johnson (LIBERT)	5,496	1.6%
		Ronald Graeser (USTAX)	4,200	1.2%

2006	general	Peter Hoekstra (R)	183,006	66.4%
		Kimon Kotos (D)	86,950	31.6%
		Ronald Graeser (USTAX)	2,720	1%
		Steve Van Til (LIBERT)	2,718	1%

2004	general	Peter Hoekstra (R)	225,343	69.3%
		Kimon Kotos (D)	94,040	28.9%
		Steve Van Til (LIBERT)	2,876	0.9%
		Ronald Graeser (USTAX)	2,746	0.8%

2002	general	Peter Hoekstra (R)	156,937	70.4%
		Jeffrey Wrisley (D)	61,749	27.7%
		Laurie Aleck (LIBERT)	2,680	1.2%
		Ronald Graeser (USTAX)	1,541	0.7%

Vote For President
Year	Democrat	Republican
2008	Barack Obama: 47%	John McCain: 51%
2004	John Kerry: 39%	George W. Bush: 60%
2000	Al Gore: 39%	George W. Bush: 61%

Demographics (2000 census): Population:662,563; Under 18:28%; Over 65:12%; Married:59.3%; Non-Hispanic White:87%; Black:4%; Hispanic:5%; Asian:1%; Foreign Born:3.2%; Language other than English:6.5%; Median Household Income:42,589; Owner Occupied Housing:80%; Income above $200k:1.3

Workforce/Education (2000 census): White Collar:51.3%; Blue Collar:34.2%; Services:14.5%; Bachelor's Degree:18%; Graduate Education:5.8%; Civilian Veterans:63,396