10th District: Henry Yanez (D)

(WXYZ) - Challenger Henry Yanez tells Action News why he's the best bet for the 10th District seat, even though he's never spent a day in office.

Val Clark sits down with Yanez in the video player on the left.

NAME: Henry Yanez

AGE: 52 (Born Aug. 28, 1957)

RESIDENCE: Sterling Heights

PARTY: Democrat

EDUCATION: Associate degree in fire science and general studies, Oakland Community College, 1993

POLITICAL CAREER: 10th Congressional District Democratic Party chairman, 2007-present

PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Firefighter/paramedic, city of Sterling Heights, 1995-present

PERSONAL: Single; Two children, Ryan and Alison

ONLINE: http://henryyanez.com