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Gary Peters
NameGary Peters
CaptionOfficial portrait, 2020
StateMichigan
Jr/srUnited States Senator
AlongsideDebbie Stabenow
Term startJanuary 3, 2015
PredecessorCarl Levin
State1Michigan
District114th
Term start1January 3, 2013
Term end1January 3, 2015
Predecessor1John Conyers (Redistricting)
Successor1Brenda Lawrence
State2Michigan
District29th
Term start2January 3, 2009
Term end2January 3, 2013
Predecessor2Joe Knollenberg
Successor2District eliminated
Office3Member of the Michigan Senate
Term start3January 1, 2003
Term end3January 1, 2009
Predecessor3David Jaye
Successor3John Pappageorge
Office4Member of the Michigan Lottery Commission
Term start42001
Term end42003
Appointer4Jennifer Granholm
Birth date1 December 1958
Birth placePontiac, Michigan
PartyDemocratic
SpouseColleen Ochoa, 1993
EducationAlma College (BA), University of Detroit Mercy (MBA), Wayne State University (JD)
BranchUnited States Navy
Serviceyears1993–2000, 2001–2005
RankLieutenant Commander
UnitUnited States Navy Reserve
BattlesGulf War

Gary Peters is an American politician and retired United States Navy Reserve officer serving as the junior United States Senator from Michigan since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 9th congressional district and later the 14th district. Peters is known for his focus on economic issues, Great Lakes protection, and national security.

Early life and education

Gary Peters was born in Pontiac, Michigan, and grew up in the nearby city of Rochester, Michigan. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Alma College, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Peters subsequently obtained a Master of Business Administration from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Juris Doctor from the Wayne State University Law School. His educational background in business and law laid a foundation for his later careers in finance and public service.

Early career and business background

Before entering politics, Peters built a career in the financial sector, working for over two decades as an investment advisor and financial analyst for firms including Merrill Lynch and UBS Financial Services. He concurrently served in the United States Navy Reserve as an Intelligence Officer, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander and receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his service during the Gulf War. Peters also served on the Michigan Lottery Commission, appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm.

U.S. House of Representatives

Peters was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2008, defeating Republican incumbent Joe Knollenberg in Michigan's 9th congressional district. He served on the House Financial Services Committee and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Following redistricting, he represented the 14th district, where he focused on issues related to the auto industry recovery and Great Lakes restoration funding.

U.S. Senate

In 2014, Peters was elected to the United States Senate, succeeding retiring Senator Carl Levin. He won a closely contested race against Republican former Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land. His re-election in 2020 against Republican John James was one of the most expensive Senate races in the country that cycle. In the Senate, Peters has served as Chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee during the 117th United States Congress.

Political positions and committee assignments

Peters is considered a pragmatic centrist within the Democratic Party. He has been a leading voice on Great Lakes protection, co-authoring the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. He serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and the Senate Homeland Security Committee. Key legislative efforts include the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act and strengthening Coast Guard capabilities on the Great Lakes.

Personal life

Peters is married to Colleen Ochoa, and they have three children. The family resides in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. He is an avid sailor on the Great Lakes. Peters is a member of the Knights of Columbus and has been involved with numerous community organizations, including the United Way and the NAACP.

Category:1958 births Category:Living people Category:United States senators from Michigan Category:Democratic Party United States senators