
Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin.
Official Biography
Both of Ron’s parents were born and raised on farms. Their work ethic and small-town values were naturally passed along to their own children. As a result, Ron has worked hard all his life. As a boy, he mowed lawns, shoveled snow, delivered papers, and caddied for a few extra bucks. At the age of 15, he obtained his first tax-paying job as a dishwasher in a Walgreens grill. He rose through the ranks as a soda jerk, fry cook, and finally night manager before reaching the age of 16.
He gained early acceptance to the University of Minnesota, so he skipped his senior year of High School and worked full time while obtaining his degree in business and accounting. In 1977, after graduating with a BSB-Accounting degree, he married his wife Jane, and started working as an accountant at Jostens. He also continued his education by enrolling in an MBA night program.
In July of 1979, Ron and Jane moved to Oshkosh to start a business with Jane’s brother. The company -PACUR- began producing plastic sheet for packaging and printing applications. Ron has been building the same business for the last 31 years. From operating the equipment, to keeping the company books, and selling its products, Ron has been involved in every function of the business. It is this body of experience and private sector perspective that he now brings to the Senate.
Ron came to Washington because the federal government is bankrupting America. He thinks it is important for citizen legislators to ally with those who are seriously facing that reality. Ron’s manufacturing background has taught him to attack the root cause of a problem, not mere symptoms. He believes huge deficits, slow economic activity, high unemployment and woefully inadequate job creation are severe symptoms of the problem – but not the root cause. The ever expanding size, scope and cost of government is.
Ron serves on the committees on the Budget, Commerce, Science and Transportation, Foreign Relations, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. He resides in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with his wife Jane. They have three children.
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Sen. Johnson, Pro-Life Lawmakers Encourage Trump to Reinstate Life-Affirming Policies
Jan 23rd, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Sens. Johnson, Grassley Launch Congressional Investigation into Deadly New Year’s Day Attacks
Jan 23rd, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Sen. Johnson Named Chairman of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
Jan 22nd, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Sen. Johnson Reintroduces the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act
Jan 22nd, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Sen. Johnson Leads Effort to Pass Midnight Rules Relief Act
Jan 22nd, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Cruz, Colleagues in Supporting Police, Firefighters, and First Responders
Jan 21st, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Sen. Johnson Votes to Support the Laken Riley Act
Jan 21st, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Sen. Johnson Joins Make America Healthy Again Caucus in Reacting to FDA’s Red Dye Ban
Jan 21st, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
NEW- Gov. Evers Announces Pathway for Wisconsinites to Enshrine the Will of the People
Jan 6th, 2025 by Gov. Tony Evers
Sen. Johnson, Rep. Steil Lead Effort to Get Answers on Milwaukee Ballot Count
Dec 20th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
WisGOP Expands Investment in Hispanic Community
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Republican Party of Wisconsin
Sen. Johnson Honors October 7 Victims, Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Israel
Oct 7th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Senate Confirms Baldwin-Johnson Nominee for U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Sep 25th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Fitzgerald Commends Passage of Colonel Heg Post Office Bill in Senate Markup
Jul 31st, 2024 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Supervisor Rolland Calls for Renewed Commitment to Housing Services in Response to Recent Tragedy in Milwaukee
Jul 17th, 2024 by Sup. Shawn Rolland
Not Just The “Wrong Speech”: Ron Johnson Has Long Parroted Extreme Claims
Jul 16th, 2024 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Senators Baldwin and Johnson Turn in Blue Slips for Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Judge Nominee
Jul 12th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin-Johnson Pick for Eastern District Court Judge Moves Forward
Jul 3rd, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade
New national data show more than one in three women of reproductive age live in states that ban abortion at six weeks or less, travel time to access abortion care has increased 300 percent since Roe was overturned
Jun 24th, 2024 by Gov. Tony EversBaldwin, Bipartisan Group Introduce Bill to Safeguard Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Survivors in the Coast Guard
Last year, Baldwin pushed the Coast Guard for accountability for decades-long hidden reports of sexual assault
Feb 13th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSen. Johnson Releases Statement on Wisconsin Republicans’ 14-Week Abortion Bill
Jan 22nd, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Gov. Evers Submits Fair Maps to Wisconsin Supreme Court in Redistricting Litigation
Governor’s proposed maps are responsive to the will of the people, avoid partisan bias, increase competitive legislative seats
Jan 12th, 2024 by Gov. Tony EversBaldwin, Johnson Lead Senate in Passing Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Senator Herb Kohl
Jan 11th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Van Orden Lead Wisconsin Delegation in Introducing Bill to Rename Tomah VA after Wisconsin Veteran Jason Simcakoski
In 2016, Senator Baldwin passed “Jason’s Law” to strengthen VA’s opioid prescribing guidelines and provide safer pain management to veterans
Jan 9th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinRon Johnson Opposes Efforts to Lower Drug Costs
Dec 5th, 2023 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds Gov. Evers approval up, GOP presidential primary razor thin between Trump and DeSantis, and Biden with bigger lead over Trump than over DeSantis
Biden leads Trump by 9, DeSantis by 2 in hypothetical head-to-heads
Jun 28th, 2023 by Marquette UniversityGov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding the Anniversary of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Gov. Tony Evers
Fitzgerald, Johnson, Introduce Pretrial Release Reporting Act
Apr 25th, 2023 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Baldwin, Johnson Introduce CURD Act to Support Wisconsin Dairy Industry and Provide Clarity for Consumers
Legislation comes weeks after Baldwin introduced DAIRY PRIDE Act to combat mislabeling of non-dairy products
Mar 27th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinGov. Evers, Democrats Announce Legislation to Repeal Wisconsin’s 1849-era Criminal Abortion Ban
Mar 21st, 2023 by Gov. Tony Evers
Senators Baldwin and Johnson Renew Bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission
The commission will work to fill unfilled U.S. Attorney and federal judgeship positions
Mar 15th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinFitzgerald, Johnson Introduce SOFA Act to Fight Opioid Epidemic
Mar 1st, 2023 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
League of Conservation Voters releases National Scorecard for Wisconsin’s delegation
Feb 28th, 2023 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Gov. Evers, AG Kaul File New Brief in Direct Challenge to Wisconsin’s 1800s-era Criminal Abortion Ban
Lawsuit challenges archaic abortion statute banning nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases of rape and incest
Jan 17th, 2023 by Gov. Tony EversGov. Evers, Democrats Call for Advisory Referendum on Wisconsin’s Criminal Abortion Ban on April 2023 Ballot
Ballot initiative would ask voters whether Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban should be repealed to restore the rights afforded to Wisconsinites under Roe v. Wade
Jan 17th, 2023 by Gov. Tony EversBLOC Disappointed, but Not Surprised by comments from Commissioner Spindell
Jan 11th, 2023 by Black Leaders Organizing for Communities
WisDems Chair Ben Wikler Statement on the Anniversary of 1/6
Jan 6th, 2023 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
WisDems’ Statement On President Biden’s Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act
Dec 13th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Final pre-election Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds both Senate and governor’s races are tossups
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Marquette UniversityTry as he may, Ron Johnson Can’t Re-Write His History of Working Against Wisconsinites
Oct 22nd, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
What To Know About Ron Johnson’s Business-In-Law
Oct 13th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
New Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin voters finds Johnson leading Barnes in Senate race, Evers and Michels in a gubernatorial toss-up
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll
Oct 12th, 2022 by Marquette UniversityRon Johnson Owes Wisconsinites Answers to These Questions
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Will Ron Desantis Use One of Ron Johnson’s Personal Planes to Get Back to Florida?
Sep 17th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
What They’re Saying: Ron Johnson’s Support For Federal Abortion Ban
Sep 14th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
New Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds Johnson and Evers holding slim leads as races for senator and governor tighten
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll
Sep 14th, 2022 by Marquette UniversityRPW Files Campaign Finance Violation Complaint Against Brad Pfaff and Mandela Barnes
Attorneys for the Republican Party of Wisconsin have filed ethics complaints with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission
Sep 6th, 2022 by Republican Party of WisconsinLaughing Liberally Milwaukee Rojo Must Go Show
MKE's Progressive Political Comedy Show Returns!
Sep 2nd, 2022 by Laughing LiberallyNew Marquette Law School Wisconsin survey finds Barnes with 7-point lead over Johnson in U.S. Senate race, Evers ahead of Michels by 2 points in the race for governor, and Biden approval rating unchanged
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll
Aug 17th, 2022 by Marquette UniversityMilwaukee County Board Veers Out of Its Lane in Politically Motivated Referendums
Jul 29th, 2022 by Sup. Steve F. Taylor
Grassroots Republicans Look Ahead to Primary in Statewide Elections
May 21st, 2022 by Republican Party of Wisconsin
WILL Amicus: Lawsuit Against Senator Johnson, Congressmen an Attempt to Penalize Protected Speech
The speech under challenge is clearly protected by First Amendment
May 16th, 2022 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & LibertyWisDems Statement on Ron Johnson Voting Against Legislation That Would Codify Roe v. Wade
May 11th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Nelson Demands Public Retraction & Apology For Vile Ron Johnson AIDS Comments;
“Using people with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones to advance conspiracy lies is a new low even for Wisconsin’s bottom-feeding embarrassment.”
May 4th, 2022 by Tom NelsonWisDems Respond To Ron Johnson Calling Repealing Roe v. Wade the “Correct Decision”
“If this is the final decision, from my standpoint, it is the correct decision.”
May 3rd, 2022 by Democratic Party of WisconsinRon Johnson’s Self-Serving Tax Plan Overwhelmingly Benefited Wealthiest, Over Small Businesses
Apr 29th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
New survey by Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin Democratic primary for U.S. Senate tightening, Kleefisch leading Republican gubernatorial primary; among Republicans, those least confident in 2020 election are more enthusiastic to vote this fall
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll
Apr 27th, 2022 by Marquette UniversityRon Johnson Defends Cutting His Own Taxes—Again
Apr 18th, 2022 by American Bridge 21st Century
Fueled by Homegrown Wisconsin Donors, Tom Nelson in Feingold Territory
“Like us, Russ didn’t have the most money but what he DID have was the truest and most authentic progressive vision for Wisconsin’s working families.”
Apr 15th, 2022 by Tom NelsonU.S. Senate Democrat Candidates Silent on Record Inflation Numbers
Apr 14th, 2022 by Republican Party of Wisconsin
Mandela Barnes Raises Over $1.7 Million in Q1 of 2022 With Average Donation Under $40
Since Launching Mandela Has Raised Over $4 Million With Nearly 93,000 Individual Donations
Apr 12th, 2022 by Mandela BarnesNelson Calls on Congressional Oversight Committees to Pursue Information on Botched Foxconn-Oshkosh Defense Postal Deal
Answers Sought on Failure to Mitigate Twin Wisconsin Economic Disasters Cheered on by Sen. Ron Johnson
Mar 30th, 2022 by Tom NelsonRon Johnson Once Again Votes Against Legislation That Would Hold the Chinese Government Accountable, Address Supply Chain and Inflation Issues
Johnson Opposed Legislation That Would Expand Manufacturing Jobs in Wisconsin, Address Supply Chain Issues, and Help Level the Playing Field Against China
Mar 29th, 2022 by Democratic Party of WisconsinFitzgerald, Johnson, Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency in Pre-Trial Release of Violent Offenders
Mar 28th, 2022 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Ron Johnson Slams Bipartisan Legislation that Would Bolster Supply Chain and Fight Inflation
Mar 24th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Lasry Campaign Goes After Ron Johnson’s Long History of Coddling Russia
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Alex Lasry
Ron Johnson’s Campaign Promise: I’m Going to Take Away Your Health Care and Raise Your Taxes
Mar 17th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Sarah Godlewski Slams Ron Johnson’s Solution for Child Care Shortages: Let the Women Handle It
Wisconsin State Journal: Sen. Ron Johnson calls for mothers on government assistance to staff child care centers
Mar 15th, 2022 by Sarah GodlewskiUnder Fire, Ron Johnson Tries to Rewrite His Affordable Care Act Record
In One Day, Johnson Embraces — Then Tries to Backtrack — On Promise to Rip Health Care from 32 Million
Mar 8th, 2022 by Mandela BarnesBillionaire Son-in-Law Ron Johnson Running out of Ways to be Out-of-Touch
Nelson Plan Instead: “Tax the Rich. Provide Medicare for ALL.”
Mar 7th, 2022 by Tom NelsonStatement on Ron Johnson Endorsing GOP Plan to Raise Taxes on Half of Americans
Mar 7th, 2022 by Mandela Barnes
New Marquette Law School Poll finds inflation fears up, pandemic fears down; marijuana legalization up, optimism about Wisconsin down; primary candidates not yet well known
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Marquette UniversityWisDems Statement on Ron Johnson Voting Against the Women’s Health Protection Act
Mar 1st, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Senator Ron Johnson Turn’s His Back on Wisconsin Women By Voting Against Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA)
Wisconsin’s criminal abortion law threatens to become law without federal protections under the WHPA if Roe is overturned
Feb 28th, 2022 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of WisconsinWestern Wisconsinites Blast Johnson Ahead of GOP Reagan Day Dinner
Feb 18th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
WisDems Statement on Ron Johnson Voting Against Funding the Government
Feb 17th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Oshkosh UAW Worker To Ron Johnson: “You Haven’t Been Well Informed”
Johnson is continuing to take heat from Wisconsinites over his refusal to fight for 1,000 good-paying jobs in his hometown of Oshkosh
Feb 17th, 2022 by American Bridge 21st CenturyRon Johnson Doubles Down Against Hometown Jobs
Feb 11th, 2022 by American Bridge 21st Century
WisDems Statement on Johnson Not Fighting to Bring Jobs to Wisconsin
Feb 7th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Sarah Godlewski Slams Ron Johnson for Not Fighting to Keep Jobs in Wisconsin
Feb 6th, 2022 by Sarah Godlewski
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Blasts Ron Johnson for Supporting Oshkosh Defense’s Effort to Deny 1,000 Jobs to Wisconsin Workers
As Oshkosh Defense Tries to Deny 1,000 Good-Paying Jobs For Wisconsinites, Ron Johnson Says “It's not like we don't have enough jobs here in Wisconsin”
Feb 6th, 2022 by Mandela Barnes


































