2006 Election
Schwarz lost in the 2006 Republican primary to Tim Walberg, a former state representative who finished third (18% to Schwarz' 28%) behind Schwarz in the 2004 primary. Walberg is considerably more conservative than Schwarz, and attacked Schwarz for his stances on social and fiscal issues. He was backed by the conservative political action committees Club for Growth and Right to Life of Michigan.
The race had drawn more than $1 million from outside groups; Schwarz had received support from President Bush and Arizona Sen. John McCain.
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