Family. Rocky believes in traditional family values. He and his wife, Amalia, were married in April, 2010.

Education. Rocky grew up in Farmington Hills in the heart of the 9th Congressional District, graduating from Harrison High School. Rocky earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and psychology and went on to his Master’s studies while serving in our Armed Forces. In 1998, while serving in the State Legislature, he earned a law degree. Rocky is also fluent in three languages and believes in a life of learning.

Military Service. Rocky enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve at the age of 17, serving four years as an infantryman and reaching the rank of Sergeant. In 1990, Rocky attended Officer Candidate School, where he received his commission and became a 2nd Lieutenant in the infantry. He has served in many leadership and command positions and is currently the rank of Major. Rocky is also a paratrooper and certified Pathfinder.

Public Service. A lifelong citizen of Michigan, Rocky volunteered on his first campaign at the age of 11 and won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1996. After winning election in 1998, Rocky was chosen by his fellow legislators to serve as the youngest Majority Leader in the nation. In 2002, Rocky waged a spirited battle against Senator Carl Levin, a campaign that gave him valuable experience, building coalitions, raising money, and running on a statewide level.

Business Experience. Rocky is the former Chairman and CEO of Star Tickets, a Michigan corporation serving the ticketing and entertainment industry all across North America. He is an active member of the community, with service at his local Chamber of Commerce, Optimists, Jaycees, ALS of Michigan, and many other organizations that give to the community. Rocky will bring to Congress the perspective of a soldier who has lost many friends and experienced the horrors of battle firsthand, an elected representative and leader who knows how to get things done, and a business owner who understands that low taxes and free markets are the key to job creation. Most importantly, Rocky has an incredible compassion for people and a disciplined character… he knows that as OUR Congressman, he will work for us.

Sacrifice. Rocky has never hesitated to leave his home and family in Michigan to serve the cause of freedom in dangerous places. It was on one of those missions as a team leader in the Global War on Terror that Rocky earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service during combat operations.

Service. Service is what U.S. Army Major Andrew Rocky Raczkowski is all about. Service to our country. Service to the community. Service to the cause of freedom. Rocky served in the Horn of Africa as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and completed his second overseas tour of duty in September of 2009. Rocky’s military service is complemented by three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives, serving as the youngest Majority Leader of any State’s Legislature in the country. Rocky also serves in business. Even during a tough economy, Rocky steered the business he lead to greater profits and he has always protected the jobs of those he works with.

Responsibility. Rocky understands that the privilege of U.S. citizenship comes with great responsibility – responsibility to give back, to stand up for hard working families, and to defend our individual dreams and traditional values. Rocky believes in a culture of life and in protecting the most vulnerable among us. Most importantly, Rocky will work for us.