Joe Knollenberg
American politician (1933-2018)
Joseph Kastl Knollenberg (November 28, 1933 – February 6, 2018) was an American politician. From 1993 to 2009, he was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Michigan's 9th congressional district and Michigan's 11th congressional district.[1]
Joe Knollenberg | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 9th district | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Dale Kildee |
| Succeeded by | Gary Peters |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 11th district | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Robert W. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Thaddeus McCotter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Kastl Knollenberg November 28, 1933 Mattoon, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 6, 2018 (aged 84) Troy, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sandie Knollenberg |
| Alma mater | Eastern Illinois University |
| Occupation | Insurance agent |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1955-1957 |
Knollenberg was known as a supporter of the North American Free Trade Agreement, President George W. Bush's support on protecting manufactured goods and for voting against expanding S-CHIP in the later years of his career.[1]
He lost to Gary Peters in the 2008 election by winning 43% of the vote to Peters' 52%.
Knollenberg died on February 6, 2018 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease at a care facility in Troy, Michigan at the age of 84.[2]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Joe Knollenberg, former GOP congressman, dies at 84". The Washington Post. February 6, 2018. Archived from the original on February 6, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
- ↑ "Joe Knollenberg: Obituary". Detroit News. February 6, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
Other websites
change- United States Congress. "Joe Knollenberg (id: k000288)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Federal Election Commission — Joseph K. Knollenberg campaign finance reports and data
- On the Issues — Joe Knollenberg issue positions and quotes
- OpenSecrets.org — Joe Knollenberg campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart — Representative Joseph K. 'Joe' Knollenberg (MI) profile
- Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: Joe Knollenberg voting record
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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