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Bert Johnson
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Michigan State Senate District 2
Incumbent
In office
January 1, 2011 - Present
Term ends
January 1, 2015
Years in position 2
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary$71,685/year
Per diem$10,800 yearly expense allowance
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First electedNovember 2, 2010
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Term limitsN/A
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Bert Johnson is a Democratic member of the Michigan State Senate, representing District 2 since January 1, 2011. Prior to his time in the Senate, Johnson served two terms in the Michigan House, representing District 5. He was a 2012 Democratic candidate seeking election to the U.S. House representing the 13th Congressional District of Michigan.

Biography

Prior to his time in the legislature, Bert served as office manager at his family's law firm. He was also the Chief of Staff to State Representative Bill McConico for over 5 years.

Bert received his education at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy and went on to become a Criminology and Security Administration major at the University of Detroit, Mercy.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:

Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012
• Appropriations
• Health Policy
• Redistricting
• Regulatory Reform, Vice-chair

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Johnson served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Johnson served on these committees:

Elections

2012

See also: Michigan's 13th congressional district elections, 2012

Goci ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Michigan's 13th District. He was defeated by incumbent John Conyers, Jr. in August 7 the Democratic primary.[1]

2010

Johnson won election to the 2nd District of the Michigan State Senate in 2010. He defeated Republican Don Chouinard in the November 2 general election.[2]

Michigan State Senate, District 2 General election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Bert Johnson (D) 34,858
John Chouinard (R) 17,459

2008

On November 04, 2008, Bert Johnson ran unopposed for District 5 of the Michigan House of Representatives. [3]

Bert Johnson raised $47,677 for his campaign.[4]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 5
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Bert Johnson (D) 25,595

Campaign donors

2012

Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2012 elections season. Below are Johnson's reports.[5]

Bert Johnson (2012) Campaign Finance Reports
ReportDate FiledBeginning BalanceTotal Contributions
for Reporting Period		ExpendituresCash on Hand
April Quarterly[6]March 31, 2012$5,799.66$49,070.00$(13,466.18)$41,403.48
Running totals
$49,070$(13,466.18)

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Scorecards

Tea Party Scorecard

The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.[7]

January 2011 - March 2012

Bert Johnson received a 13% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[7]

Personal

Johnson is the father of three children: India, Bertram, and Nicholas.

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References

  1. ↑ Associated Press primary results
  2. ↑ Official Election Results from 2010 State Senate races
  3. ↑ Michigan House of Representatives official election results for 2008
  4. ↑ Follow the Money's report on Johnson's 2008 campaign contributions
  5. ↑ Federal Election Commission "Bert Johnson's Summary Report," Accessed July 2, 2012
  6. ↑ Federal Election Commission "Bert Johnson April Quarterly," Accessed July 2, 2012
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Michigan Votes, "Tea Party Scorecard Jan 2011-Mar 2012," accessed June 22, 2012
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