Political Highlights: sought Republican nomination for U.S. House, 2012; U.S. House of Representatives, 2015-19 Born: April 26, 1955; Dubuque, Iowa Residence: Dubuque Religion: Episcopalian Family: Wife, Karen Blum; six children Education: Loras College, B.A. 1977; Dubuque U., M.B.A. 1989