Joe Schwarz | |
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 Schwarz in 2006 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 7th district | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Smith |
| Succeeded by | Tim Walberg |
| Member of the Michigan Senate | |
| In office January 1, 1987 – December 31, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Harry A. DeMaso |
| Succeeded by | Patricia L. Birkholz |
| Constituency | 20th district (1987–1994) 24th district (1995–2002) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Joseph Henry Schwarz November 15, 1937 Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | May 27, 2026 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Republican (before 2010) Independent (2010–2026) |
| Education | University of Michigan (BA) Wayne State University (MD) |
John Joseph Henry Schwarz (November 15, 1937 – May 27, 2026) was an American physician and politician who was the U.S. representative for Michigan's 7th congressional district from 2005 to 2007. Schwarz was first elected to Congress in 2004. He was a Moderate Republican during his time in office. He lost to Tim Walberg in the 2006 primary.
Schwarz was seen as a possible Independent candidate for governor of Michigan in 2010.
Schwarz died on May 27, 2026 at the age of 88.
