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- Born: June 18, 1950Project Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
- Birthplace: Osage, IowaProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
- Hometown: Omaha, NebraskaProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
- Position Sought: Senator from NebraskaProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
- Party: Republican PartyProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
- Opponent: Scott KleebProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
- Spouse: Stephanie JohannsProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
- Children: Justin and MichaelaProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
- Alma mater: Saint Mary's University in MinnesotaProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
- Previous position held: U.S. Secretary of AgricultureProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
- Previous occupations: Governor of Nebraska; attorneyProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
- Former Nebraska governorProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
- Running to replace retiring Republican Senator Chuck HagelProject Vote Smart: Mike Johanns Biography
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Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns resigned his cabinet position in September, 2008, to run for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska vacated by retiring Senator Chuck Hagel. Johanns beat his opponent, Democrat Scott Kleeb, to become the junior Senator from Nebraska.Pollster: 2008 Nebraska Senate General Election
Positions
- 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
Previous Accomplishments
Johanns got his start in local politics in the Lincoln, Nebraska area, serving on the city council and being elected mayor. Johanns also served as Nebraska's 38th governor. The son of a dairy farmer, Johanns was appointed as secretary of the USDA on January 21, 2005. At the USDA, he debuted the MyPyramid.gov nutrition site, helped the U.S.-Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement pass and advocated for biofuels such as corn-based ethanol.USDA: Secretary Mike Johanns-
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Mike Johanns Senate Run Questions
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Does anyone know where to find the SNL video of Schprockets with Mike Myers? 2 AnswersWell here are some very brief clips (the latter primarily being a very disturbing German dating audition by Phil Hartman). ... read more -
Could Curt Schilling win if he were to run for the now vacant Senate seat in Massachusetts? 3 AnswersMassachusetts has voted for Ted Kennedy for decades. One factor in doing so is name recognition. Popularity is another. I think Curt Schilling has a shot at it ... read more
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