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Reindeer Rancher Will Soon Be Representing 11th District

There’s a new U.S. Congressman in town and he also happens to be a reindeer rancher.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/19

(Photo: Sandra McNeill, WWJ) Kerry Bentivolio is heading to Capital Hill -- after winning the election to replace Thaddeus McCotter in Michigan's 11th District.

Controversial Farmer, Santa Claus, Bentivolio Wins McCotter’s Seat

His brother Phillip Bentivolio gave an interview where he called him “mentally unbalanced” and predicted he’ll eventually spend time in prison.

CBS Detroit–2012/11/07

Bentivolio Wins Special US House GOP Primary

Kerry Bentivolio beat four other southeastern Michigan Republicans in a special primary Wednesday and will advance to a special general election to fill the final weeks of ex-U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter’s congressional term.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/06

Congressional Candidate Reprimanded, School Records Show

Congressional candidate Kerry Bentivolio was reprimanded earlier this year for intimidating and threatening students at the Michigan high school where he taught, school records show.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/22

Outsider’s Nomination Makes Mich. Race Competitive

The race for a Michigan congressional seat once considered a Republican lock may now be up for grabs after GOP voters nominated the only candidate who managed to get on the ballot — a reindeer rancher some party officials have labeled as an extremist.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/11