John Gard

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John Gard is the Republican candidate for the 8th Congressional district of Wisconsin

John Gard is the Republican candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 8th Congressional District (map) of Wisconsin. He ran unopposed in primary elections which took place on September 9, 2008. [1] [1]

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2006 Election

Gard was the Republican Party nominee in the 2006 congressional election for the Eighth Congressional District of Wisconsin (map). He unsuccessfully ran against Democrat Steve Kagen to replace Rep. Mark Green.

2008 elections

Gard is the Republican nominee seeking to challenge Rep. Dave Obey (D-Wis.) in the 2008 congressional elections.[1][1] He ran unopposed in primary elections which took place on September 9, 2008. [1] [1]


Biography

Born in 1963, Gard graduated from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse in 1986. In 1987, he entered the Wisconsin state legislature. In 2003, he was elected Speaker of the Assembly. He and his wife Cate have two children.[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 John Gard. 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)
JP Cullen & Sons$ 16,200
Aurora Healthcare$ 12,200
Humana Inc$ 11,000
Prosperity PAC$ 10,500
American Bankers Assn$ 10,000
Associated Builders & Contractors$ 10,000
Associated General Contractors$ 10,000
COLE PAC$ 10,000
Continuing a Majority Party Action Cmte$ 10,000
Every Republican is Crucial PAC$ 10,000
Freedom Project$ 10,000
Koch Industries$ 10,000
Police Officer PAC$ 10,000
Rely on Your Beliefs$ 10,000
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.

Controversy

Committees and Affiliations

More Background Data

Articles and Resources

Resources

Local blogs and discussion sites

Articles

Contact

Campaign contact information

Gard for Congress
1920 Libal Street, Suite 4
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-857-3068
Ellen Nowack

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