A GUIDE TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RACES: MICHIGAN

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QUOTE OF NOTE: "The reason people are good today is not because of the fear of God. It's because of the fear of punishment and the disgrace that goes with it."

JOHN CONYERS JR. (D) District 14

BORN: May 16, 1929, Detroit EDUCATION: Wayne State U, B.A., 1957, LL.B., 1958 FAMILY: Wife, Monica Esters; two children RELIGION: Baptist MILITARY: National Guard, 1948-52; Army, 1952-53; Army Reserve, 1953-57 OCCUPATION: Lawyer POLITICAL CAREER: U.S. House, 1964- ADDRESS: 1420 Washington Boulevard, Detroit 48226. Tel.: 313-964-0247

The 17-term Conyers has used his position as a member of the Judiciary Committee to burnish a reputation as a hard-nosed Democrat while cultivating moderate approaches to crime. He helped get $4 billion for crime prevention in 1994 and pushed for the assault-weapons ban. In this Democratic district, Conyers makes for a formidable incumbent.

THE ISSUES Budget NO Medicare NO Defense YES Abortion NO Guns YES Gays NO Bosnia NO NAFTA NO Welfare NO Medical Leave YES (For an explanation of these issues, see the front of this guide.)

QUOTE OF NOTE: [On lack of federal interest in investigating militia groups] "If these militia and paramilitary groups were African American, law-enforcement agencies would be falling over each other...to investigate."

STEPHEN HUME (R) District 15 (Parts of Detroit; Grosse Pointe; Hamtramck; River Rouge)

BORN: April 1, 1952, Detroit EDUCATION: Wayne State U, 1972-74 FAMILY: Single RELIGION: Believes in God MILITARY: None OCCUPATION: Boatyard operator POLITICAL CAREER: Candidate for mayor of Detroit, 1985; candidate for city council, 1991; candidate for county clerk, 1993 ADDRESS: 95 St. Jean Street, Detroit 48214. Tel.: 313-822-7180

Hume, an unorthodox Republican whose goal is to reform politics, has refused all monetary contributions to his campaign. He also says he would have voted against banning partial-birth abortions and supported Clinton's policy on gays in the military. Founder of Citizens for Fair Elections, Hume helped reform Detroit's election procedures and, with his Public Eye Video company, won the right to videotape Detroit government meetings.

THE ISSUES

Budget YES Medicare YES Defense YES Abortion NO Guns NO Gays YES Bosnia YES NAFTA YES Welfare YES Medical Leave NO (For an explanation of these issues, see the front of this guide.)

QUOTE OF NOTE: "It is my feeling that violation of the oath of office should carry a penalty that is at least equal to a felony and possibly a charge as serious as treason."

CAROLYN KILPATRICK (D) District 15

BORN: June 25, 1945, Detroit EDUCATION: Ferris State U, A.A., 1965; Western Michigan U, B.S., 1968; U of Michigan, M.S., 1972 FAMILY: Divorced; two children RELIGION: Baptist MILITARY: None OCCUPATION: Teacher POLITICAL CAREER: Michigan House, 1978- ADDRESS: 3026 East Grand Boulevard, Detroit 48202. Tel.: 313-872-4749