Ron Johnson | |
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United States Senator from Wisconsin | |
Assumed office January 3, 2011 Serving with Tammy Baldwin | |
Preceded by | Russ Feingold |
Personal details | |
Born | Ronald Harold Johnson April 8, 1955 Mankato, Minnesota |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Jane Johnson |
Residence | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Minnesota (B.A.) |
Occupation | Businessman, Politician |
Website | ronjohnson |
Ronald Harold "Ron" Johnson (born April 8, 1955) is the senior United States Senator for Wisconsin and a member of the Republican Party. He is associated with the Tea Party movement. Prior to his election to the Senate, he was chief executive officer of PACUR, LLC, a polyester and plastics manufacturer.[1]
In October 2016, Johnson announced that he would not run for re-election in 2022.[2]
Johnson was born on April 8, 1955 in Mankato, Minnesota. He is of a Norwegian-German. He studied at the University of Minnesota. Johnson is married to Jane Johnson. They have three children.
In October 2020, Johnson was diagnosed with COVID-19.[3]