Biography:

Donald A. Manzullo was born in Rockford, Ill., and lives on a farm near Byron, Ill., in Ogle County.

He received a bachelor's degree in political science from The American University School of Government and Public Administration in Washington in 1967. He earned a law degree from Marquette University Law School and began practicing law in 1970.

While in college, Manzullo worked for U.S. Rep. John Anderson. He was also a reporter for several northern Illinois weekly newspapers.

He was first elected to the U.S. House in 1992.

Manzullo and his wife, Freda, have three children.

Past Campaigns:

Donald Manzullo lost his bid for the 16th District GOP nomination in 1990 to state Rep. John Hallock.

Two years later, he won the seat with 56 percent of the vote, defeating Democrat John W. Cox Jr.

He was re-elected in 1994 with 71 percent, defeating Democrat Pete Sullivan. He was re-elected in 1996 with 60 percent of the vote against Democrat Catherine Lee.

Manzullo was re-elected in 1998 without opposition. In 2000, he was re-elected with 67 percent of the vote against Charles Hendricksen.

He was re-elected in 2002.

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