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John Moolenaar is a politician, chemist and academic administration, born on May 8, 1961 in Midland, Michigan, United States. John Moolenaar is 65 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Herbert Henry Dow High School and Hope College.
My Take
What intrigues me about John Moolenaar is the unusual path: a trained chemist with stints in academic administration and business before turning to politics. Representing Michigan in the U.S. House since 2015 after years in the state legislature, he reads as a genuine grassroots climber rather than a parachuted-in careerist. Regardless of where one lands on his party politics, I think a scientific background is an underrated asset in a lawmaker, because it builds the habit of reasoning from evidence rather than slogans. He carries the everyday concerns of his Midland roots into Washington, and that consistency earns a measure of respect from me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Moolenaar
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ムールナー (政治家)
- Reading
- じょん・むーるなー (政治家)
- Born
- May 8, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- Midland, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- politician / chemist / academic administration / businessperson
2. Background
- High school
- Herbert Henry Dow High School
- University
- Hope College
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://moolenaar.house.gov/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/repmoolenaar/
- Xhttps://x.com/RepMoolenaar
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Moolenaar
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16194212
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Moolenaar born?
Born May 8, 1961 (age 65).
Where is John Moolenaar from?
John Moolenaar is from Midland, Michigan, United States.
What does John Moolenaar do?
John Moolenaar works as politician, chemist, academic administration, businessperson.
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