About Dan

Had enough of the career politicians in Lansing and Washington?

Had enough of the unemployment, the overspending and the deficits? Had enough of the tax hikes and takeovers? Had enough of politicians passing laws they’ve never read and don’t understand?

If you’ve had enough, you’re in the right place. Here’s where you learn more about Dr. Dan Benishek. He’s running for Congress with a simple message: Enough is enough!

Meet Dan

Dan was born in Iron River, Michigan. His mother was of Polish descent and his father of Bohemian descent. His dad worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps and then in the iron mines of Iron County. He died in a mining accident in 1957 and his mother, with the help of family, raised him and his brother.

He graduated from West Iron County High School in 1970. He earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of Michigan in 1974 and graduated from Wayne State Medical School in 1978. He’s served as a general surgeon in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula since 1983.

Dan and his wife, Judy, live in Crystal Falls. They have five children and two grandchildren.

He’s an avid hunter and fisherman, and an NRA member. He’s never held political office, and he’s a career surgeon, not a career politician.