John Moolenaar
John Moolenaar | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 4th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Camp |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 36th district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Stamas |
| Succeeded by | Jim Stamas |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Stamas |
| Succeeded by | Jim Stamas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 8, 1961 Midland, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Amy |
| Residence | Midland, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Hope College Harvard University |
John R. Moolenaar (born May 8, 1961) represents Michigan's Fourth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a Republican.[2]
Moolenaar is a chemist, and worked at Dow Chemical Company before entering politics.[3] He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2002, where he served three terms. In 2010, he was elected to the Michigan Senate, where he served one term.[4] Prior to his election to the Legislature, Moolenaar served on the Midland City Council.[5]
In 2014, Moolenaar ran for the United States House of Representatives seat representing Michigan's 4th congressional district. He won the Republican primary election in August, defeating Paul Mitchell,[6] and the general election in November.
U.S. House of Representatives
Committee assignments
References
- ^ http://aopavotes.org/voter-resources/official/212920/John/Moolenaar
- ^ 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Senator John Moolenaar
- ^ "Biography". house.gov. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
- ^ http://blogs.rollcall.com/rothenblog/freshman-class-filled-with-losers/?dcz=
- ^ "Meet Senator Moolenaar - Senator John Moolenaar". Senator John Moolenaar. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ "Sen. John Moolenaar defeats Paul Mitchell in 4th District congressional Republican primary race". MLive.com. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
External links
- John Moolenar for Congress
- Official U.S. House site
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
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