David Curson

David Curson
Official portrait, 2012
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 11th district
In office
November 13, 2012 – January 3, 2013
Preceded byThaddeus McCotter
Succeeded byKerry Bentivolio
Personal details
Born
David Alan Curson

(1948-11-04)November 4, 1948
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
DiedSeptember 23, 2024(2024-09-23) (aged 75)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseSharon Curson
Children3
Alma materUniversity of Toledo[1]
Washtenaw Community College
Eastern Michigan University
University of Michigan[2]
OccupationUnion representative
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps

David Alan Curson (November 4, 1948 – September 23, 2024) was an American union representative and politician who was a 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 was a member of the Democratic Party.[3] Curson was a representative for the United Auto Workers.[3]

  1. ^ "About Dave Curson « Curson for Congress Curson for Congress". Cursonforcongress.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-28. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
  2. ^ Tajer, Brooke (2012-08-17). "Candidate Profile: David Curson — Novi, MI Patch". Novi.patch.com. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
  3. ^ a b "Michigan's David Curson gets 6 weeks in US Congress | Politics — Home". Clickondetroit.com. 2012-11-01. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2012-11-09.