Biography:

Mike Johnson was born April 26, 1950, in Chico, Calif., where he has spent his entire life.

He attended Butte Community College and graduated with degree in anthropology and history from California State University, Chico, where he also earned his teaching certificate. He's worked as a teacher for 22 years.

He is single.

Past Campaigns:

Mike Johnson defeated self-proclaimed carpetbagger Jeffrey Vance _ who tried to raise money for his campaign by selling shares of it on eBay _ for the Democratic congressional nomination in the March 2 primary.

In 2002, Johnson lost to nine-term incumbent GOP Rep. Wally Herger, who he'll challenge for the seat again in November 2004.

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