Virg Bernero (D)

NAME: Virg Bernero

AGE: 46 (Born 3-31-64)

RESIDENCE: Lansing

PARTY: Democrat

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in political science, Adrian College, 1986.

POLITICAL CAREER: Lansing mayor, 2006-present; state Senate, 2003-05; state House, 2001-02; Ingham County commissioner, 1991-94, 1997-2000.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Executive director, Michigan Association for Children with Emotional Disorders, and development officer, Alma College, 1995-1999; chief legislative aide to Sen. Jim Berryman, 1991-95, 1999-2000; legislative analyst for House speaker's communications staff, 1987-1991.

PERSONAL: Married to Teri; two children.

ONLINE: http://www.votevirg.com