Bert Johnson
| 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 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $71,685/year |
| Per diem | $10,800 yearly expense allowance |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 6, 2012 |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 |
| Term limits | N/A |
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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:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriation | ||||
| • Redistricting | ||||
| • Regulatory Reform, Vice-chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Johnson served on these committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Regulatory Reform, Chair | ||||
| • Banking and Financial Services | ||||
| • Energy and Technology | ||||
| • Health Policy | ||||
| • Public Employee Health Care Reform | ||||
Elections
2012
Johnson 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]
| Michigan's 13th Congressional District Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 John Conyers, Jr. |
55.4% | 38,371 |
| Glenn Anderson | 18.2% | 12,586 |
| Shanelle Jackson | 12.6% | 8,708 |
| Bert Johnson | 10% | 6,928 |
| John Goci | 3.8% | 2,664 |
| Total Votes | 69,257 | |
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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Bert Johnson (D)
|
25,595 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Johnson is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Johnson raised a total of $152,060 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 28, 2013.[5]
| Bert Johnson's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Michigan State Senate, District 2 |  |
$18,180 | |
| 2010 | Michigan State Senate, District 2 |  |
$45,900 | |
| 2008 | Michigan State House, District 5 | |
$47,677 | |
| 2006 | Michigan State House, District 5 | |
$40,303 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $152,060 | |||
2012
Johnson was not up for election to the Michigan State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Johnson raised a total of $18,180.
| Michigan State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bert Johnson's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Dte Energy | $3,700 | |||
| CMS Energy | $1,700 | |||
| AFSCME | $1,000 | |||
| Huizenga, J.C. | $1,000 | |||
| Michigan Automobile Dealers Association | $900 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $18,180 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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.[6]
| Bert Johnson (2012) Campaign Finance Reports | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Total Contributions for Reporting Period | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | ||||
| April Quarterly[7] | March 31, 2012 | $5,799.66 | $49,070.00 | $(13,466.18) | $41,403.48 | ||||
| Running totals | |||||||||
| $49,070 | $(13,466.18) | ||||||||
2010
Johnson won election to the Michigan State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Johnson raised a total of $45,900.
| Michigan State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bert Johnson's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Michigan Association Of Realtors | $5,300 | |||
| Capitol Affairs | $5,000 | |||
| Invest In Michigan PAC | $5,000 | |||
| Michigan Automobile Dealers Association | $4,000 | |||
| SEIU Healthcare Michigan Local PAC | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $45,900 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Johnson won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Johnson raised a total of $47,677.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bert Johnson's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $3,795 | |||
| United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers Of America | $3,000 | |||
| Michigan Automobile Dealers Association | $1,900 | |||
| Michigan Health & Hospital Association | $1,900 | |||
| AT&T | $1,382 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $47,677 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Johnson won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Johnson raised a total of $40,303.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bert Johnson's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Johnson, Bert | $5,270 | |||
| Generations PAC | $5,000 | |||
| Michigan Auto Dealers Association | $2,000 | |||
| Michigan Education Association | $1,500 | |||
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $40,303 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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- Education budget clears Michigan Legislature, goes to Gov. Snyder's desk - Michigan Radio
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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.[8]
January 2011 - March 2012
Bert Johnson received a 13% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[8]
Personal
Johnson is the father of three children: India, Bertram, and Nicholas.
External links
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Senate website
- Michigan Votes - Bert Johnson
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
- Bert Johnson on Facebook
- Bert Johnson on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Associated Press primary results
- ↑ Official Election Results from 2010 State Senate races
- ↑ Michigan House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Johnson's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Johnson, Bert." Retrieved May 28, 2013.
- ↑ Federal Election Commission "Bert Johnson's Summary Report," Accessed July 2, 2012
- ↑ Federal Election Commission "Bert Johnson April Quarterly," Accessed July 2, 2012
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Michigan Votes, "Tea Party Scorecard Jan 2011-Mar 2012," accessed June 22, 2012
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- Current member, Michigan State Senate
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- State Senate candidate, 2010
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