John D. Cherry
John D. Cherry Jr. (born May 5, 1951) is an American politician who served as the 62nd lieutenant governor of Michigan from 2003 to 2011. A Democrat, Cherry also served as a gubernatorial appointee to the Midwestern Higher Education Compact, and was the immediate past chair of the international Great Lakes Commission (of which he is still a member).
John Cherry | |
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Cherry in 2009 | |
| 62nd Lieutenant Governor of Michigan | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2011 | |
| Governor | Jennifer Granholm |
| Preceded by | Dick Posthumus |
| Succeeded by | Brian Calley |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office January 11, 1995 – 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Dan L. DeGrow |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth R. Sikkema |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office January 14, 1987 – 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Gary George Corbin |
| Succeeded by | Joe Conroy |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 79th district | |
| In office January 12, 1983 – 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Conroy |
| Succeeded by | Nate Jonker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1951 Sulphur Springs, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Pam Faris |
| Children | 2; including John Cherry |
| Residence(s) | Clio, Michigan, U.S. |
| Education | University of Michigan (BA) University of Michigan–Flint (MPA) |
Cherry was an announced candidate for Governor of Michigan in 2010. However, on January 5, he announced his withdrawal from the race, citing an inability to "secure enough money to make my candidacy fully viable."
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