Joe Schwarz
Joe Schwarz | |
|---|---|
 Schwarz in 2006 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 7th district | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Smith |
| Succeeded by | Tim Walberg |
| Member of the Michigan Senate | |
| In office January 1, 1987 – December 31, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Harry A. DeMaso |
| Succeeded by | Patricia L. Birkholz |
| Constituency | 20th district (1987–1994) 24th district (1995–2002) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Joseph Henry Schwarz November 15, 1937 Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | May 27, 2026 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Republican (before 2010) Independent (2010–2026) |
| Education | University of Michigan (BA) Wayne State University (MD) |
John Joseph Henry Schwarz[1] (November 15, 1937 – May 27, 2026) was an American physician and politician who was the U.S. representative for Michigan's 7th congressional district from 2005 to 2007.[2] Schwarz was first elected to Congress in 2004. He was a Moderate Republican during his time in office. He lost to Tim Walberg in the 2006 primary.
Schwarz was seen as a possible Independent candidate for governor of Michigan in 2010.[3]
Schwarz died on May 27, 2026 at the age of 88.[4]
References
- ↑ Who's Who in American Politics. R. R. Bowker Co. 1975.
- ↑ Chaparro, Jade (May 27, 2026). "Former Michigan congressman Joe Schwarz dies at 88". www.wilx.com.
- ↑ "Independent Joe Schwarz drops bid for governor". The Morning Sun. Associated Press. June 5, 2010. Archived from the original on March 2, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Former Michigan congressman Joe Schwarz dies at 88". WILX. May 27, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
Other websites
- United States Congress. "Joe Schwarz (id: S001161)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Voting record maintained by the Washington Post