John Moolenaar

Moolenaar was born in Midland, Michigan, in 1961. He earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Hope College in 1983 and his master's degree in public administration from Harvard University in 1989.[1][2]Moolenaar worked for Dow Chemical and later became the director of the Small Business Center for the Middle Michigan Development Corporation.[3] Moolenaar served as a member of the Midland City Council from 1997 to 2000, as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008, and the Michigan Senate from 2011 to 2015.[1]

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The following issues were listed on Moolenaar's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Immigration: I strongly believe that immigration reform must begin with border security. Our southern border states continue to face unprecedented problems relating to porous borders that permit thousands of unknown individuals to cross into the United States without legal authority to do so.

Health Care: Four years after the passage of Obamacare, the American people continue to voice strong opposition to it. They have made it clear that they do not want the federal government involved in their health care in any way.

Jobs in Michigan: The economic policies of the Obama Administration have failed to address the issues that are making it hard for families and employers in Michigan to get by. The President has abdicated his role on our nation's $17.5 trillion debt, has embraced an aloof attitude toward high gas and energy prices, and rejected any call for spending reduction.

Veterans: In return for their service to our country, our government promised all veterans the benefits and support they need when returning home. Sadly, the current situation of Veterans Administration is proof that the federal government is failing our veterans in the most basic way.

National Defense: I will work to make certain that our military has the most effective and technologically-advanced weapons systems and hardware available. I will listen to and follow the counsel of our military leaders when they tell Congress what weapons they need - and what they do not need. [13]

—John Moolenaar's campaign website, http://www.johnmoolenaarforcongress.com/where-i-stand

Moolenaar's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[14]

Immigration

Excerpt: "I strongly believe that immigration reform must begin with border security. Our southern border states continue to face unprecedented problems relating to porous borders that permit thousands of unknown individuals to cross into the United States without legal authority to do so."

Healthcare

Excerpt: "Four years after the passage of Obamacare, the American people continue to voice strong opposition to it. They have made it clear that they do not want the federal government involved in their health care in any way."

Jobs in Michigan

Excerpt: "The economic policies of the Obama Administration have failed to address the issues that are making it hard for families and employers in Michigan to get by. The President has abdicated his role on our nation's $17.5 trillion debt, has embraced an aloof attitude toward high gas and energy prices, and rejected any call for spending reduction."

Veterans

Excerpt: "In return for their service to our country, our government promised all veterans the benefits and support they need when returning home. Sadly, the current situation of Veterans Administration is proof that the federal government is failing our veterans in the most basic way."

National Defense

Excerpt: "I will work to make certain that our military has the most effective and technologically-advanced weapons systems and hardware available. I will listen to and follow the counsel of our military leaders when they tell Congress what weapons they need - and what they do not need."

Life and Adoption

Excerpt: "I believe we are endowed by our Creator with the unalienable Right to Live. Life begins at conception. We must protect human life, the foundation of our civilization. I am a strong supporter of adoption as a way to provide loving and safe homes for children."

Energy

Excerpt: "Energy independence has been on our 'to do' list for over forty years. Even though the Obama Administration has increased spending for energy research and development, we are no closer to achieving energy independence than we were in the 1970's."