Mike Johanns
28th United States Secretary of Agriculture
In office January 21, 2005 – September 20, 2007
President	George W. Bush
Preceded by	Ann Veneman
Succeeded by	Ed Schafer
41st Governor of Nebraska
In office January 7, 1999 – January 20, 2005
Preceded by	Ben Nelson
Succeeded by	Dave Heineman
Born	June 18, 1950 (1950-06-18) (age 57) Osage, Iowa
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Stephanie Johanns
Religion	Roman Catholic

Michael Owen Johanns (born June 18, 1950) is an American Republican politician. The United States Secretary of Agriculture is the head of the United States Department of Agriculture. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. Ann Margaret Veneman (born June 29, 1949) is currently the Executive Director of UNICEF. Edward Thomas "Ed" Schafer (born August 8 1946) is the 29th United States Secretary of Agriculture. The Governor of Nebraska holds the "supreme executive power" of the State of Nebraska as provided by the fourth article of the Nebraska Constitution Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Earl Benjamin "Ben" Nelson (born May 17, 1941) is the junior U David Eugene "Dave" Heineman (born May 12, 1948, in Falls City Nebraska) is the Governor of the U Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Osage is a city in Mitchell County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3451 at the 2000 census Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A former Governor of Nebraska, he served as the 28th U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The Governor of Nebraska holds the "supreme executive power" of the State of Nebraska as provided by the fourth article of the Nebraska Constitution The United States Secretary of Agriculture is the head of the United States Department of Agriculture. He was the fourth Nebraskan to hold the position. He is currently a candidate for the U.S. Senate. The Nebraska Senate election of 2008 will be held on November 4, 2008. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives

Early history

Johanns was born in Osage, Iowa, and grew up living and working on his family's farm. Osage is a city in Mitchell County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3451 at the 2000 census After graduating from high school, Johanns went on to study at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in Winona. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a private, comprehensive Coeducational University with an Undergraduate Campus in the city He earned a law degree from Creighton University. Law is a system of rules enforced through a set of Institutions used as an instrument to underpin civil obedience politics economics and society Creighton University is a university located in Omaha Nebraska. After his graduation, Johanns began practicing law in O'Neill and Lincoln. O'Neill is a city in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 3733 at the 2000 census. The City of Lincoln ( Umóⁿhoⁿ: Nískithe Tʰóⁿwoⁿgthoⁿ ˈnĩskiˡðe ˌtʰãwãŋgˡðã meaning "Salt Village" for Salt Creek which was the

Johanns served on the Lancaster County Board from 1983-1987, and on the Lincoln City Council from 1989-1991. Lancaster County is a County located in the US state of Nebraska. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. He was elected mayor of Lincoln in 1991 and 1995. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 He successfully ran for Governor of Nebraska in 1998. The Governor of Nebraska holds the "supreme executive power" of the State of Nebraska as provided by the fourth article of the Nebraska Constitution Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar)

Mike Johanns speaks after being nominated by George W. Bush for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. The United States Secretary of Agriculture is the head of the United States Department of Agriculture.

Johanns was elected Governor in 1998 by defeating Democratic opponent Bill Hoppner by a margin of 54% to 46%. The 1998 US gubernatorial elections were held on November 3 1998 in 36 states He won reelection in 2002 by a landslide, defeating Democrat Stormy Dean by a margin of 69% to 27%. Although Republicans made some gains from Democrats Democrats increased their overall number of governorships

On December 2, 2004, Johanns was nominated by President Bush to replace outgoing Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. Ann Margaret Veneman (born June 29, 1949) is currently the Executive Director of UNICEF. As a result, he scrapped plans to run against Democratic Senator Ben Nelson in 2006. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Earl Benjamin "Ben" Nelson (born May 17, 1941) is the junior U The 2006 US Senate election for the state of Nebraska was held November 7, 2006. Johanns was confirmed by the Senate on January 20, 2005, hours after Bush's second inauguration. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He tendered his resignation as Governor of Nebraska on that day. On the next day he was sworn in.

Personal

Johanns is married to Stephanie Johanns, a former Lancaster County Commissioner and Nebraska State Senator. The Nebraska Legislature is the supreme legislative body of the State of Nebraska, in the Great Plains region of the United States. They have two children.

US Senate Race, 2008

On September 20, 2007, he resigned as Agriculture Secretary "to pursue a new opportunity to serve this great nation". Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [1]

Johanns will run for the seat to be vacated by Senator Chuck Hagel, who decided not to run for re-election. Charles Timothy " Chuck " Hagel (born October 4, 1946) is the senior United States Senator from Nebraska. [2]

On Wednesday, October 10th, 2007, Johanns formally announced his 2008 US Senate bid. [3].

External links

• Mike Johanns for U.S. Senate - Campaign Website
• White House Biography
• USDA Biography