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Jim Ogonowski
Christy Mihos
Profession: Farmer/USAF Veteran
Wife: Kathy Ogonowski
Residence: Dracut, Massachusetts
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political Party: Republican

James "Jim" Ogonowski (born 1958) was the Republican nominee for the United States House of Representatives representing Massachusetts's 5th congressional district in a 2007 special election, which was triggered by the resignation of Congressman Marty Meehan. A farmer is a person who raises living organisms for food or raw materials Dracut (ˈdɹeɪkət is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. This list of Political parties in the United States contains past and present political parties in the United States. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. On October 16, 2007, Massachusetts held a special election to fill a vacancy in Massachusetts's 5th congressional district. Martin Thomas "Marty" Meehan (born December 30, 1956) is an American attorney and politician from the state of Massachusetts

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Biography

Jim Ogonowski was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, the fourth of five children. Lowell is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. As of the 2000 census the city had a total population of 105167 He was raised in Merrimack Valley on the family hay farm [1]. The Merrimack Valley is the area surrounding the Merrimack River in northeastern Massachusetts. He attended high school at Austin Preparatory School and later went on to graduate from the University of Lowell (which later became UMass Lowell). Austin Preparatory School is a co-educational Catholic school located in Reading Massachusetts. The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell is one of five University of Massachusetts campuses Jim Ogonowski served in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard for 28 years. The Air National Guard ( ANG), often referred to as the Air Guard, is the air force militia organized by each of the several states and Upon his retirement in May 2007, Jim was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for the third time. The Meritorious Service Medal is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding non-combat meritorious

Jim's brother, John Ogonowski, was the pilot of American Airlines Flight 11 which was hijacked during the September 11, 2001 attacks. John A Ogonowski ( February 24, 1949 &ndash September 11, 2001) was a pilot and an agricultural activist

Ogonowski currently lives in Dracut, Massachusetts with his wife Kathy and his children Charlie and Catherine. Dracut (ˈdɹeɪkət is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. They attend Holy Trinity Polish Church in Lowell. Lowell is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. As of the 2000 census the city had a total population of 105167 He is involved with the American Legion and the Farm Bureau. For other uses of American Legion see American Legion (disambiguation The American Legion was chartered by the U The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF and commonly referred to as the Farm Bureau is a nonprofit nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting protecting and representing

Political views

Ogonowski initially refused to comment on the Iraq War for professional purposes because his retirement from the Air Force was not yet official, but since his discharge he has said that "the president has completely mishandled the situation. The Iraq War, also known as the Second Gulf War, the Occupation of Iraq, or the War in Iraq, is an ongoing Military campaign " He favors a gradual withdrawal stating "I want to bring all the troops home after we complete our mission of a safe, stable Iraq. "[2] Ogonowski has also staked out positions opposing the Kennedy-McCain Immigration Reform bill, and has called for partisan healing,[3] an energy policy combined with sound environmental policy [4] and responsible government budgeting. Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act (" McCain-Kennedy Bill ") was an Immigration reform bill introduced in the United States Senate on

On social issues, Ogonowski was pro-choice for most of his life, but said that he had an epiphany and now believes in educating young women about abortion and funding alternatives to the procedure. Overview See also Ethical aspects of abortion Pro-choice advocates emphasize their beliefs that having a child is a personal choice that affects a woman's body and He is opposed to gay marriage, but is in favor of eliminating the don't ask don't tell policy, stating, "Any person wishing to serve his or her country should be able to do so. Same-sex marriage (also referred to as gay marriage) is a term for a legally or Socially recognized Marriage between two people of the same "Don't ask don't tell" is the common term for the policy about homosexuality in the U "[5]

Jim Ogonowski is in favor of the Cape Wind project, a proposed wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod. [6]

Campaigns for Congress

Campaign for House seat

Jim Ogonowski announced his candidacy on April 24, 2007 on his Dracut Farm. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [7] Lawrence Mayor Michael Sullivan, who had formed an exploratory committee, quickly decided to endorse Ogonowski instead. Michael J Sullivan (born December 18, 1956) is the current mayor of the City of Lawrence Massachusetts. Other potential candidate Fred Smerlas soon followed Sullivan's lead. Frederic Charles Smerlas (born April 8, 1957 in Waltham, Massachusetts) was an American football Defensive lineman who [8]

Ogonowski faced only one challenger for the Republican Nomination, Thomas Tierney of Framingham. Framingham is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. He defeated Tierney with 89% of the Republican primary vote. He then contested the seat with Democratic Nominee Niki Tsongas, and three other minor candidates in the October 16, 2007 general election. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Nicola "Niki" Sauvage Tsongas (ˈsɒŋgəs (born April 26, 1946 in Chico California) is the U Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [9]

Ogonowski raised $168,457. 91 in the second quarter of 2007. [10]

On October 16, 2007, Ogonowski lost the special election to Democrat Nicola "Niki" Tsongas by a 51%-45% margin, a stronger than expected performance for a Republican in a district that gave Senator John Kerry over 58% in 2004 [11]. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

Campaign for Senate

In January 2008, Ogonowski announced that he would seek the GOP nomination to run against John Kerry in the upcoming U. } John Forbes Kerry (born December 11 1943 is an American Politician who is currently serving his fourth term as the junior United States Senator S. Senate race. [12] However, he failed by a narrow margin to collect enough signatures to qualify for the Republican primary ballot, leaving lesser-known candidate Jeff Beatty unopposed for the Republican nomination. [13]

See also

References

  1. ^ Life on the trail with 5th District candidates
  2. ^ Ogonowski hammers away at Iraq, President Bush on www. On October 16, 2007, Massachusetts held a special election to fill a vacancy in Massachusetts's 5th congressional district. The 2008 Massachusetts US Senate election will take place on November 4, 2008. boston. com. Accessed 7 July 2007. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  3. ^ Ogonowski: People aren't seeking 'politics as usual' on www. lowellsun. com. Accessed 7 July 2007. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  4. ^ 9-11 Victim's Brother To Run For Congress on www. thebostonchannel. com. Accessed 7 July 2007. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  5. ^ Our view: Ogonowski is best choice for Republicans Editorial. Eagle Tribune, Andover, MA, USA. August 23, 2007. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved October 15, 2007. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  6. ^ YouTube
  7. ^ 9/11 Pilot's Brother Runs For Congress on www. cbsnews. com. Accessed 7 July 2007. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  8. ^ Mayor Sullivan bows out of congressional race on www. eagletribune. com. Accessed 7 July 2007. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  9. ^ Special State Elections on http://www.sec.state.ma.us. Accessed 7 July 2007. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  10. ^ Ogonowski boasts solid fundraising in Dem den on http://www.lowellsun.com. Accessed 7 July 2007. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  11. ^ 5th District Elects Tsongas
  12. ^ Ogonowski set to battle Kerry for Senate seat - BostonHerald.com
  13. ^ "GOP hopeful Jim Ogonowski fails to make ballot", Boston Herald, June 3, 2008. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common  

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