Ron Johnson

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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Sarah Godlewski Releases Plan for Rural Wisconsin

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Sarah Godlewski Launches Coalition of Rural Wisconsinites Supporting her Campaign for U.S. Senate

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BREAKING: Ron Johnson Becomes Strom Thurmond Of His Generation

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Mandela Barnes Raises Over $1.23 Million in Q4 With Average Donation Under $50

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In Ron Johnson’s Backyard, Sarah Godlewski Exposes His Failure to Help Wisconsinites on Kitchen Table Issues

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Tom Nelson Checks ALL THE BOXES In New Senate Race Scorecard Contrasting Leading Democratic Candidates

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Re-election Bid Just the Latest Lie From Ron Johnson

‘Just the Latest in a Decade Long Track Record of Deception and Disinformation’

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Sarah Godlewski Releases Statement After Ron Johnson Makes it Official and Announces His Run for Re-Election
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WisGOP Statement on Senator Johnson’s Re-Election Announcement
Tom Nelson Statement on Ron Johnson Running for Re-election and New “Way (Way) Too Many” Ad
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Tom Nelson Statement on Ron Johnson Running for Re-election and New “Way (Way) Too Many” Ad

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Mandela Barnes Statement on Ron Johnson Breaking His Word and Running For a 3rd Term
Ron Johnson Announces Re-Election Campaign
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Ron Johnson Announces Re-Election Campaign

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Ron Johnson Has A Lot To Answer For As He Runs For Re-Election

“Ron Johnson has been a great Senator for his biggest billionaire donors and corporate backers, but a lousy representative for the Wisconsin families he’s repeatedly sold out.”

Sarah Godlewski’s Statement on Ron Johnson’s Decision to Run for Third Term
WisDems Chair Statement on Impending Johnson Re-Election Announcement
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WisDems Chair Statement on Impending Johnson Re-Election Announcement

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New In 2022: Fewer Surprise Medical Bills—No Thanks To Ron Johnson

Johnson voted against the “No Surprises Act,” despite its patient protections

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United Rural Democrats Endorses Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate

Godlewski Adds Strength to Rural Coalition Set to Help Deliver a Win in Wisconsin

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Kenosha State Senator Bob Wirch Endorses Tom Nelson

Longtime respected Kenosha official endorsement adds to growing list of elected officials supporting Nelson

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Ron Johnson Only Served Himself By Voting Against Pro-Wisconsin Infrastructure Legislation
Ron Johnson Pushes Self-Serving, Anti-Wisconsin Agenda By Voting To Jeopardize U.S. Economy
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Ron Johnson’s Failures: Ron Johnson Changed the 2017 Tax Bill in Way that Benefitted Himself and His Biggest Donors
Ron Johnson Failures: Johnson Has Prolonged the Pandemic With His Dangerous COVID Disinformation Campaign
Sens. Baldwin and Johnson: Outside Groups Attempting to Exploit Tragedy in Waukesha Must Cease and Desist; Respect Local Authorities
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Wisconsin Benefits From Historic Infrastructure Investment Senator Ron Johnson Opposes
Earnell Lucas Statement on Senator Ron Johnson’s Radical and Conspiratorial Calls for Election Takeover
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Earnell Lucas Statement on Senator Ron Johnson’s Radical and Conspiratorial Calls for Election Takeover

Johnson calls for legislative Republicans to unilaterally take over federal elections in state

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As SCOTUS Hears TX Abortion Case, Wisconsinites Are Reminded of Ron Johnson’s Anti-Choice Record

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Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate
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Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

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The Chronicles of Ron Johnson’s Scandals: Ron Johnson Started His Senate Career By Enriching Himself
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Democratic U.S Senate candidate Peckarsky launches radio ad campaign
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Democratic U.S Senate candidate Peckarsky launches radio ad campaign

“It’s going to take a real progressive to make real progress”

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Most of Us Believe in Protecting the Freedom to Vote, But Not Ron Johnson

Johnson Casts Vote Against Even Allowing Debate on National Standards for Elections

WisGOP Statement on the Freedom to “Cheat” Act
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Barnes Blasts Ron Johnson for “Praying” for “Gridlock” in Washington
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Barnes Blasts Ron Johnson for “Praying” for “Gridlock” in Washington

Johnson gaffes, tells Fox News that he hopes and prays for gridlock on critical legislation

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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Reintroduces Bipartisan National Scenic Trails Parity Act
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Reintroduces Bipartisan National Scenic Trails Parity Act

This bipartisan legislation will provide Wisconsin scenic trails with improved management and access to additional funding

Tax Paying Wisconsinites Blast Ron Johnson for Latest Tax Scandal
WisDems Respond To Ron Johnson’s Continued Refusal to Explain Recent Tax Scandal
Coverage Roundup: Ron Johnson Made $450,000 in 2017, But Paid Just $2,105 in State Income Tax
Ron Johnson Votes Against Funding the Government
2017: Ron Johnson Made At Least $450,000
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2017: Ron Johnson Made At Least $450,000

But Paid LESS in State Income Tax Than a Wisconsin Couple Earning $40,000

Ron Johnson, GOP Lawmakers Completely Abandon Wisconsinites With Reckless Vote Against Raising the Debt Ceiling
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Local and Tribal Health Agencies to Receive $58 Million in COVID Relief Funding — Opposed by Ron Johnson
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Local and Tribal Health Agencies to Receive $58 Million in COVID Relief Funding — Opposed by Ron Johnson

Johnson has spread misinformation and opposed efforts to boost the pandemic recovery

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Mandela Barnes Talks Out of Both Sides of His Mouth on Vaccine Mandates
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Mandela Barnes Talks Out of Both Sides of His Mouth on Vaccine Mandates

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Native Rights Trailblazer Ada Deer Endorses Mandela Barnes for United States Senate
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POLL: Wisconsinites Approve of Evers’ Steady Leadership and Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan, Are Fed Up
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POLL: Wisconsinites Approve of Evers’ Steady Leadership and Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan, Are Fed Up

53% of Voters Support Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan, 54% of Voters Approve Of Biden and Evers’ Pandemic Leadership

WisDems Statement on ProPublica Report Detailing Ron Johnson’s Massive Tax Break Not Just For Himself But Also His Biggest Donors
STATEMENT: Lt. Gov. Barnes Blasts Johnson Over Tax Giveaways to His Wealthy Donors
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STATEMENT: Lt. Gov. Barnes Blasts Johnson Over Tax Giveaways to His Wealthy Donors

Bombshell Pro Publica Report Reveals Johnson Personally Ensured His Ultra-Wealthy Donors Would Reap Huge Benefits from Trump Tax Scam

ProPublica Report: Ron Johnson Secured $200-Million Tax Break for His Biggest Billionaire Backers
Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Passes Senate Despite Ron Johnson Ignoring Best Interests of Wisconsinites
Who’s Trying to Oust Ron Johnson?
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Who’s Trying to Oust Ron Johnson?

Behind the scenes (and on background), at least some Wisconsin Republicans are bad-mouthing Ron Johnson and seeking to position others to replace him

Wisconsin Democrats Statement on 56th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Ron Johnson Votes to Block Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
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Ron Johnson Votes to Block Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Putting partisan politics first, Johnson voted to block consideration of a bipartisan infrastructure deal to create good-paying jobs and invest in communities across the country

Ron Johnson Once Again Votes Against Debating Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Delivering Another Blow To Wisconsin Workers and Small Businesses
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis Announces Candidacy for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin
Ron Johnson Can’t be Trusted to Tell the Truth Or Put Wisconsin Families First
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Ron Johnson Can’t be Trusted to Tell the Truth Or Put Wisconsin Families First

“We don’t know what motivates this one-man campaign of misinformation... but it’s clear this is a deliberate effort and not just a few stray comments.” --Washington Post’s Fact Checker

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Three Firefighter Labor Unions Endorse Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate

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Johnson Calls Tax Cut for Wisconsin Families “Economic or Social Engineering”
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Prominent Local and Tribal Leader Joe Miller Endorses Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate
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Prominent Local and Tribal Leader Joe Miller Endorses Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate

Campaign Also Launches TikTok Account!

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21 Wisconsin Leaders Endorse Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate
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21 Wisconsin Leaders Endorse Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate

Coming on heels of pivotal EMILY’S List endorsement, strong support from communities across the state demonstrates Sarah is building the strongest coalition to defeat Ron Johnson

6 Months on from their Insurrection, WI Republicans Haven’t Learned Anything
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6 Months on from their Insurrection, WI Republicans Haven’t Learned Anything

Federal and state reps deny accountability and continue to push the Big Lie

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