David Curson

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Curson was elected in a special election to fill the remainder of former Representative Thaddeus McCotter's term in the 112th United States Congress. McCotter resigned in the summer of 2012 after learning that the majority of petition signatures to get him on the ballot in the August primaries were fraudulent. The Democratic nominee for the general election, Syed Taj, was not a candidate in the special election. Curson stated his intention to retire from politics immediately after his six-week term ended and return to private life, which he fulfilled; [3] Curson was succeeded by Republican Kerry Bentivolio in January 2013, whom Curson defeated in the special election.

Political positions

Curson feels that the key to economic success is the creation of jobs. His campaign goals included an increased tax on the rich and additional funding for roads, schools, and energy systems. He also sought legislation that would allow United States employers to safely hire foreign workers more easily and was against the deportation of children brought to the United States by illegal immigrants. He also supported the Affordable Care Act and Planned Parenthood. [5]

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David Curson
David Curson, official portrait, 112th Congress.jpg
Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from Michigan's 11th district
In office
November 13, 2012 January 3, 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the  U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 11th congressional district

November 13, 2012 – January 3, 2013
Succeeded by
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded byas former U.S. Representative Order of precedence of the United States
as former U.S. Representative
Succeeded byas former U.S. Representative