Johanns underwent surgery on March 3, 2009 after a spot suspected to be cancer was discovered on his lung. Doctors did not find any cancer, but removed part of the lung as a cautionary measure.The Hill: Sen. Johanns cleared of cancer (March 3, 2009)

1. Born: June 18, 1950Project Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
2. Birthplace: Osage, IowaProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
3. Hometown: Omaha, NebraskaProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
4. Senator from Nebraska
5. Former governor of Nebraska
6. Has previously served as Secretary of Agriculture
7. Party: Republican Party
8. Spouse: Stephanie JohannsProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
9. Children: Justin and MichaelaProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
10. Alma mater: Saint Mary's University in MinnesotaProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography

As Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Johanns rolled out the new MyPyramid.gov nutrition site, helped the U.S.-Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement pass and advocated for increased funding and research for biofuels.USDA: Secretary Mike Johanns

He resigned his cabinet position September 20, 2007 to run for a Senate seat in Nebraska vacated by retiring senator Chuck Hagel.Chicago Tribune: The Swamp Blog: Bush loses Ag sec'y, holds press conference

• Supports tax cuts enacted by the Bush AdministrationOn The Issues: Mike Johanns Issue Positions
• Supports death penaltyOn The Issues: Mike Johanns Issue Positions
• Supports corn ethanol productionOn The Issues: Mike Johanns Issue Positions
• Supports gun rightsOn The Issues: Mike Johanns Issue Positions
• Opposes abortionOn The Issues: Mike Johanns Issue Positions
• Opposes universal health careOn The Issues: Mike Johanns Issue Positions
• Opposes No Child Left BehindOn The Issues: Mike Johanns Issue Positions
• Opposes amnesty for illegal immigrantsOn The Issues: Mike Johanns Issue Positions