John Moolenaar

John Moolenaar REPRepublican

United States Representative, MI-2

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John MoolenaarREPRepublican United States Representative, MI-2
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MIResidence (state)

John Robert Moolenaar (MOLE-ən-arr; born May 8, 1961) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 2nd congressional district since 2015 (known as the 4th congressional district until 2023). A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008 and the Michigan Senate from 2011 to 2014.

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Campaign Funding

20
18
$1,168,833
Total Raised
$1,087,763
Total Spent
$118,694
Cash on Hand
Top Industries  (1 - 4 of 10) View All Industries
99%
Chemical & Related Manufacturing$81,300
64%
Retired$52,447
48%
Real Estate$39,284
48%
Casinos/Gambling$39,100
46%
Lobbyists$38,078
45%
Insurance$37,306
45%
Electric Utilities$36,636
44%
Crop Production & Basic Processing$36,450
43%
Leadership PACs$35,562
43%
Lawyers/Law Firms$35,525
Direct campaign contributions grouped by the industry industry of each donor/PAC.

Largest Contributors

Funding generally from an organization's PAC or its members/employees. Organizations did not donate directly.
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education5 - 5 of 3
Hope College
Bachelor of Science
1983
John F. Kennedy School of Government
Master in Public Administration
1989
Herbert Henry Dow High School
Past Positions1 - 11 of 11
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Michigan
2015 - 2023
Senator
Michigan State Senate
2011 - 2014
Representative
Michigan State House of Representatives
2003 - 2009
Member
Midland City Council
1997 - 2000
Director
Business Development, MiTECH
2009 - 2010
Adjunct Professor
Saginaw Valley State University
2009
Administrator
Midland Academy of Advanced and Creative Services
Assistant
Office of Senator Bill Schuette, Michigan State Senate
Chemist
Dow Chemical Company
Director
Small Business Center, Middle Michigan Development Corporation
Director
Business Development, Dow Chemical Company
Other Experience1 - 12 of 12
Chair
Midland County Republican Party
Member
Appropriations Committee, United States House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Co-Founder
Congressional Chemistry Caucus
Former Member
Budget Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Science, Space, and Technology Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Agriculture Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Environment Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Legislative Branch Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Nutrition, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Research and Technology
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