Fred Johnson

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Fred Johnson is a Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional District of Michigan

Fred Johnson is the Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 2nd Congressional District (map) of Michigan. He challenging incumbent Rep. Peter Hoekstra (R-Mich.).

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Positions, record and controversies

Bio

Johnson is an Associate Professor of American History at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. He serves on the Hope College Board of Trustees, as a board member of the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, and as a Facilitator for the Institutes of Healing Racism (sponsored by the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce). He also serves as a member of the City of Holland’s Human Relations Commission, and as a member of Because He Cares, Inc., a Christian drama and community development organization. [1]


2008 elections

Johnson is challenging Rep. Peter Hoekstra (R-Mich.) in the 2008 congressional elections.[1][1]

Money in politics

This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.

Campaign contributions

The following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Fred Johnson. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information.

Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle
DonorAmount (US Dollars)
United Auto Workers$ 10,000
Plumbers/Pipefitters Union$ 5,000
Ua Political Education Cmte$ 5,000
National Cmte for an Effective Congress$ 3,000
Hope College$ 2,950
Pl Slaton$ 2,300
Conyers for Congress$ 2,000
Ironworkers Union$ 2,000
Varnum, Riddering et al$ 2,000
ActBlue$ 1,750
Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site.
Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from
the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates.

Committees and affiliations

Committees

Johnson will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Affiliations

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Contact

Articles and resources

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