Keith Johnson, Dem.

Sat., Sept. 12, 1998

Personal: Age 58. Married with two grown children.

Career: Part-time international trade consultant and owner of tree farm. Previously, a CIA intelligence officer for 25 years. Primary job was gathering information on Soviet activities in Yugoslavia, Southeast Asia and Spain. Retired in 1994. Taught political science and history at University of the Americas in Mexico and was an independent moviemaker. A North Central High School and University of Idaho graduate.

Political experience: First campaign.

Served on board of an American school in Belgrade.

Campaign manager: Janet Johnson, his wife.

Finances: Raised $25,211 as of Tuesday.

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