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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Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson Statement on the COVID-19 Vaccine
Jun 28th, 2021 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Wisconsin Doctor: “Sen. Johnson Should Cancel Anti-Vaccine Event”
Yesterday, WITI-TV reported Johnson’s planning to hold a 6/28 event where he plans to spread misinformation about the COVID vaccines’ safety It’s unclear if Johnson plans to use taxpayer funds to host the event and spread dangerous misinformation
Jun 25th, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century
Triple-Down: Ron Johnson “Not A Real Fan” Of Tax Cuts For Working Families
Yesterday, Johnson reaffirmed his opposition to the expanded child tax credit that will provide up to $300/month per child to 39 million families
Jun 24th, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century
Ron Johnson Puts Party Politics and Corporate Backers First, Filibustering Effort To Strengthen Voting Rights And Elections
Earlier this month, Republicans filibustered the Paycheck Fairness Act, and they filibustered the establishment of a bipartisan Jan. 6 Commission in May, after uniformly voting against the American Rescue Plan in March
Jun 22nd, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century
Ron Johnson Doubles Down On Opposition To Tax Cuts For Working Families
Ron Johnson: “I’m all for families, but...”
Jun 21st, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century
Big Tech Censors Senator Johnson, Milwaukee Press Club
Jun 15th, 2021 by Republican Party of Wisconsin
Shot/Chaser: Johnson Falsely Claims to Have Helped Wisconsinites Recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jun 14th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
After Doing China’s Bidding, Ron Johnson Can’t Answer Question on How to Stand up to China
Jun 11th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Senator Johnson Promises to Once Again Block Aid for Wisconsinites, Even If It’s Bipartisan
Johnson vows to obstruct critical investments in Wisconsin roads and bridges
Jun 10th, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin
Johnson, Rubio Vote to Make China Great Again
Jun 9th, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century
Key Takeaways from Johnson’s Combative Interview with the Milwaukee Press Club
Ron Johnson Makes Clear He Will Continue to Do What’s Best for Himself, Not Wisconsin
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
No Thanks to Sen. Johnson, U.S. Reaches Major Vaccination Milestone
50% of U.S. adults expected to be fully vaccinated as of Tuesday
May 25th, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin
Committee vote by WI GOP shows their contempt for unemployed Wisconsinites
May 19th, 2021 by State Sen. Chris Larson
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to Headline Newsmaker Lunch Hour
Virtual event hosted by Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com
May 18th, 2021 by Milwaukee Press Club
Senator Johnson Opposes Former WI Health Official Despite Overwhelming Bipartisan Support
Senator Ron Johnson Again Shows He’s Far Outside What Wisconsinites Expect from Elected Leaders in Washington
May 11th, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin
Senator Ron Johnson Opposes Former Wisconsin Health Official in Preliminary Senate Vote
Opportunity Wisconsin calls on Johnson to confirm Andrea Palm in final vote tomorrow morning
May 10th, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin
In New Interview, Ron Johnson Parrots Tucker Carlson’s Vaccine Lies
Johnson is Determined to Single-Handedly Hold Back COVID Recovery at Every Step
May 7th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
100 Days of Building Back Better in the Badger State
Wisconsin is finally on the road to recovery with the American Rescue Plan’s historic investments
Apr 29th, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin
LISTEN: Ron Johnson Discourages Constituents From Getting Vaccinated
Johnson: “What do you care if your neighbor has one or not...Why is this big push to make sure everyone gets a vaccine…”
Apr 23rd, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century
Senator Johnson Questioning Vaccination Push is “Height of Irresponsibility”
Senator Johnson wants to limit the distribution of lifesaving vaccines, even as 6,700 Wisconsinites have died from COVID-19
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin
Wisconsin Reaches 4 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Senator Johnson Admits “Stand(ing) in the Way of Getting Checks to Everybody”
Johnson in a radio interview yesterday: “I get criticized brutally for wanting to stand in the way of getting checks to everybody.”
Apr 20th, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin
From Ron Johnson’s Lips to Your Ears: “I Get Criticized Brutally for Wanting to Stand in the Way of Getting Checks to Everybody
Listen to Johnson make the case against his own reelection here
Apr 19th, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century
Nelson for Wisconsin Announces $482,458 Raised to Date in U.S. Senate Race
Grassroots Campaign Powered by Average Donation of $74, Releases New Video Delving into Scandals that could Impact Candidacy
Apr 15th, 2021 by Tom Nelson
Kleefisch To Be Closing Act For Jan. 6th Conspiracy Theorist Keynote Address
Apr 14th, 2021 by Democratic Governors Association
Rebecca Kleefisch & Ron Johnson Share Stage With Speaker Who Called Capitol Attack “Staged”
Apr 14th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Sarah Godlewski Launches Democratic Campaign for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin
Launch video contrasts Sarah’s laser-focus on Wisconsin working families and kitchen table priorities with Ron Johnson's out-of-touch conspiracy theories
Apr 14th, 2021 by Sarah Godlewski
It’s Ron Johnson’s Birthday, But Donald Trump’s Endorsement Is A Gift To Democrats
Apr 8th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Underly as Newly Elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Democrats Continue To Build Momentum, Organizing Infrastructure Leading Into 2022 Midterm Elections
Apr 6th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Prominent Electeds and Former Electeds Throw Support Behind Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate
Endorsements Led by Former Governor Tony Earl Show Geographic Diversity and Depth of Support for Nelson from Respected Leaders Across Wisconsin
Apr 6th, 2021 by Tom Nelson
As CDC Says Vaccinated Wisconsinites Can Travel More Freely, New Report Finds WI to Receive $59M for Vaccine Distribution within Community Health Centers Alone
A Surge of Vaccine Availability Has Led to More Travel Options and Protection for Badger State Residents
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin
WI WFP on American Jobs Plan: ‘Good start, but Wisconsin workers need more’
Mar 31st, 2021 by Wisconsin Working Families Party
New Poll Shows Tom Nelson Leading Ron Johnson for U.S. Senate Race 48%-44%
Vulnerable Incumbent Johnson Most Unpopular Wisconsin Pol with Disapproval Rating at 50%; Nelson Releases New Video Showing his Little Chute Working Class Resume
Mar 31st, 2021 by Tom Nelson
Johnson: Border Crisis ‘Predicted and Predictable’
Mar 28th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Discusses the Biden Administration’s Handling of Border Crisis
Mar 24th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson’s “Embarrassingly Bad” March
Johnson Continues To Make Waves… For All The Wrong Reasons
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Senator Ron Johnson Thanks Tom Nelson for Billboard near Mansion that Calls out his Racism
Thanks to Johnson Mention, Nelson Campaign Raises Enough to Keep up Billboard for Another Week
Mar 21st, 2021 by Tom Nelson
Johnson Discusses Media Bias, Democrat Election Measures on ‘Sunday Morning Futures’
Mar 20th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Conservation voters applaud confirmation of U.S. Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland
Mar 15th, 2021 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Johnson Discusses Possible Tax Hikes, Importance of Filibuster
Mar 14th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson in Wall Street Journal: I Won’t Be Silenced by the Left ‘This isn’t about race. It’s about riots.’
Mar 14th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
American Bridge 21st Century Calls on Ron Johnson to Resign Over Racist January 6 Comments
Mar 12th, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century
Lasry Calls for Passage of Democracy Technology Partnership Act
Bipartisan bill will help coordinate technology across democratic countries
Mar 12th, 2021 by Alex Lasry
Millionaire Ron Johnson Says Constituents “Don’t Need” COVID Relief, School Reopenings, or Vaccines
Watch Johnson claim his struggling constituents don’t need $1,400 checks
Mar 10th, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century
Johnson Introduces the Guidance Out of Darkness Act
Mar 9th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Discusses Border Security and Democrats’ $1.9 Trillion Bill on ‘Fox News Live’
Mar 6th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Applauds WI Democrats for Advancing American Rescue Plan
Meanwhile, Ron Johnson — and all WI Republican Members — Continue to Reject Relief
Mar 6th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Surprising No One, Senator Johnson Votes Against Relief for Wisconsin Workers and Families
Despite Johnson’s Attempted Obstruction, Wisconsinites Will Soon Receive $1,400 Checks, More Vaccines, and Small Business Aid
Mar 6th, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin
Johnson Statement on $1.9 Trillion Democrat Wish List Bill
Mar 5th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Discusses Democrats’ $1.9 Trillion Bill, Border Security on ‘The Faulkner Focus’
Mar 4th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
WI WFP responds to Sen. Johnson delaying relief to working families
Mar 4th, 2021 by Wisconsin Working Families Party
DPW Responds to Johnson Gambit to Delay Covid Relief
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
NEW: Senator Johnson Plans to Delay COVID Relief Through Senate Stunt
Report: Johnson “will ask for a reading of COVID-relief substitute on Senate floor,” expected to delay process of advancing critical legislation by 10 hours
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin
Senator Johnson Doubles Down on Hypocritical Opposition to COVID Relief for Wisconsin Families
Wisconsinites have been urging Johnson to change his position and support COVID relief, including $1,400 direct checks to struggling residents
Mar 1st, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin
Johnson Presses Capitol Police, Architect of the Capitol, for Information Regarding Capitol Breach
Feb 28th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
As COVID Relief Passes House, It’s Time for Senator Johnson to Put Wisconsin People Over Politics
Feb 27th, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin
314 Action Fund Announces New Poll Showing Strong Public Support for Wisconsin Statewide Mask Mandate and Re-Election of Gov. Tony Evers
Bipartisan Disapproval of Statehouse Republicans and Sen. Ron Johnson Also Leads New Polling Toplines
Feb 24th, 2021 by 314 Action Fund
Souls to the Polls Urges Sen. Johnson to Vote ‘Yes’ on COVID-19 Relief Bill in the U.S. Senate
Feb 24th, 2021 by Souls to the Polls Milwaukee
Senators Baldwin and Johnson Renew Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission
Bipartisan Commission Will Start Work on U.S. Attorneys and Federal Judgeship
Feb 23rd, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Johnson: ‘Couldn’t Be More Concerned’ About Radical Biden Agenda
Feb 20th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
New $1M TV Ad Campaign By Opportunity Wisconsin Urges Senator Ron Johnson to Stop Blocking Relief Checks
Feb 16th, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin
Wisconsin Democrats Release Ad Highlighting Dangers of Derrick Van Orden
Feb 13th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
American Bridge 21st Century Statement on Senate Impeachment Vote
Feb 13th, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century
Wisconsin Democrats Issue Statement On Day One of Trump Impeachment Trial
Feb 9th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Senator Johnson Votes Against Working Wisconsinites, Stands in the Way of Relief Once Again
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin
Millionaire Ron Johnson Votes Against COVID Relief for Wisconsin Families
Feb 2nd, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century
Johnson Reintroduces Legislation to Permanently Authorize SOAR Act
Jan 28th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
DPW Chair on Senator Johnson Vote Against DHS Nominee
Jan 26th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Johnson Votes to Confirm Secretary of State Nominee Blinken
Jan 26th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Senator Johnson Playing Politics with National Security
Jan 25th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Johnson Joins Resolution for National School Choice Week
Jan 25th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Wisconsin Democrats Release Second Ad This Week Holding Gallagher Accountable for Impeachment Vote
Jan 16th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
After Successful Impeachment, Time to Convene and Convict
Jan 14th, 2021 by A Better Wisconsin Together
Johnson, Graham Support Independent Commission to Investigate January 6 Attack on the US Capitol
Jan 13th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Sen. Larson statement on treasonous U.S. Capitol mob in support of Pres. Trump
Jan 6th, 2021 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Johnson Discusses Election Integrity, Electoral Commission on Fox News
Jan 5th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Pocan Announces He Will Not Run For Senate In 2022
Jan 4th, 2021 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Johnson Discusses Electoral Commission on Fox News
Jan 4th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson: Election Irregularities Demand Investigation
Jan 4th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson: Greater Transparency Needed to Restore Faith in Elections
Jan 3rd, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson on Covid Funds: This Isn’t Monopoly Money
Senator calls for targeted relief to those who need it as debt climbs higher
Dec 31st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Urges Better-Targeted Relief in Fox Interview
Dec 30th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson, Senators Send Letter to CMS Raising Alarm Over Growing Medicaid Improper Payments
Dec 22nd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Objects to Another Untargeted Round of Stimulus Checks
Dec 18th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
Dec 11th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson, Wisconsin Delegation Get Two Wisconsin Post Offices Renamed After WWII & Korean War Heroes
Dec 10th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
