David Curson
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 11th district |
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In office November 6, 2012 – January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Thaddeus McCotter |
| Succeeded by | Kerry Bentivolio |
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David Alan Curson November 4, 1948 Toledo, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Sharon Curson |
| Children | Lisa (Scott) Beard, Katie (Nick) Watson, David Curson, Jr. |
| Residence | Van Buren Township, Michigan |
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University of Toledo Washtenaw Community College Eastern Michigan University University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Union representative |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marines |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
David Alan "Dave" Curson (born November 4, 1948) is a union representative and former member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Michigan's 11th congressional district. He is known for having one of the shortest terms in congressional history. Curson defeated Kerry Bentivolio in a special election to replace former Representative Thaddeus McCotter, who resigned in the summer of 2012, and served less than two months. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Curson resides in Belleville, Michigan. He is a representative for the United Auto Workers.
Curson was born in Toledo, Ohio to George Curson, a heavy equipment operator for Washington Township, Lucas County, Ohio. He is the youngest of six children. After graduating from high school in 1966, Curson followed in the footsteps of his mother, working at the Libby-Owens-Ford Glass Company, and attended the University of Toledo. However, he dropped out without finishing a degree in order to serve in the Vietnam War. After returning from service, he began work at the Ford Rawsonville Plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
While working at the Ford Rawsonville Plant, Curson became involved with the UAW and was elected as a representative for the organization. He has been a long-time member of the International Union staff and has served as Director of Special Projects and Economic Analysis, Executive Assistant to V.P. Ron Gettelfinger, Executive Assistant to President Steve Yokich and Executive Assistant to Secretary Treasurer Dennis Williams. He began negotiating Big Three contracts in 1982 and also testified on behalf of Chrysler and GM at their bankruptcy hearings after President Obama's automotive bailouts.
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