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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Johnson Presses USTR Regarding Tariff Exclusion Extension Requests
Nov 20th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Senators Ask Google CEO to Explain Apparent Election-Related Disparities
Nov 5th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Statement on Gray Wolf Delisting, Management Returning to States
Oct 29th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Presses Tech CEOs on Inherent Bias, Impact on American Politics
Oct 28th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Statement on Economic Development Administration Grants for Southwestern Wisconsin
Oct 24th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Discusses Barrett Nomination on ‘Sunday Morning Futures’
Oct 18th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Amid major national developments, new Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin voter preferences holding steady in presidential race
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll
Oct 7th, 2020 by Marquette University
Johnson Sends Letter Urging Talks for U.S.-Taiwan Trade Agreement
Oct 1st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Wisconsin municipalities should be able to count mail-in ballots early
Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Sep 28th, 2020 by Milwaukee Common Council
AFP-Wisconsin Joins Nationwide, Full Scale Campaign to Confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett
Grassroots group mobilizes activists to drive confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett
Sep 26th, 2020 by AFP Wisconsin
DPW Response to Ron Johnson’s Latest Comments on Supreme Court
Sep 19th, 2020 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Johnson Statement on Senate Coronavirus Relief Bill
Sep 10th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Statement on Ludwig Nomination to be Judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Sep 8th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Senator Baldwin Calls for Trump Administration to Enforce USMCA Dairy Provisions
"It is imperative that Canada and Mexico deliver upon their agreed upon commitments related to dairy products."
Sep 7th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
WATCH: Johnson Statement During President Trump’s Visit to Kenosha
Sep 1st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Statement on President Trump’s Visit to Kenosha
Aug 31st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson: Evers Should Reconsider Refusal of Federal Assistance for Kenosha
‘Anarchy and chaos will not advance justice, and must be stopped’
Aug 26th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson, Steil Comment on Evers Accepting Assistance for Kenosha from President
Gov. Evers initially refused President Trump’s offer of assistance Tuesday
Aug 26th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson: Rioting Must Not Be Allowed to Continue
Senator calls on governor to maintain order
Aug 25th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
New Marquette Law School Poll finds Biden holding a steady lead over Trump in Wisconsin
Amid growing COVID-19 concern, voters split on whether to send students to school, but support face mask rules
Aug 11th, 2020 by Marquette University
Johnson Introduces Bill to Ensure Assistance for Businesses in Need, Transparency in PPP Loans
Aug 7th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson, Lee Ask Google for Answers About Political Bias on Platform
Aug 6th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Discusses Coronavirus Relief on Squawk Box
Aug 6th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Sen. Ron Johnson Spreads Disinformation Instead of Helping Wisconsin Families
In a weekend of unhinged TV appearances, Johnson doubles down on conspiracy theories and demonizes unemployed Wisconsinites needing help
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Johnson halts attempt to give federal employees another paid day off at $6 billion cost
Jul 22nd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Introduces Bill to Help Businesses Restore Capital, Give Employees Stake in Business Success
Jul 21st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Rep. Robyn Vining & Legislative Colleagues Support Federal HEROES Act
Jul 8th, 2020 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
Johnson Discusses Small Business Recovery at Axios Virtual Event
Jul 3rd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Report: 8 Billionaires in Wisconsin See Net Worth Jump $14.2 Billion or 36.1% in First Three Months of COVID-19 Pandemic
Meanwhile Wisconsinites, State & Local Governments Face Financial Hardship as Congress Stalls on New COVID-19 Financial Aid Package
Jul 1st, 2020 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Johnson, Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Rename Post Office After WWII Veteran Joe Demler
Jul 1st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Discusses Small Business Recovery at Axios Virtual Event
Jul 1st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Discusses Economy, Stimulus Funding on ‘Squawk Box’
Jun 23rd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson: Transparency Key to Preventing Abuse During Transition Process
Jun 14th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Discusses Economy, Stimulus Funding on ‘Squawk Box’
Jun 11th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Continues Push for Delist Gray Wolf Amendment
Jun 10th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
‘Spectacular News’: Johnson Comments on May Jobs Report
Jun 5th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
New Marquette Law School Poll finds reduced but majority support for COVID-19 restrictions, while partisan divisions increase
Please note: Complete poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll
May 12th, 2020 by Marquette University
Johnson Forwards Letter Urging Action on Hydroxychloroquine to President Trump
Apr 16th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Organizes Physician Letter to President Urging Action on Hydroxychloroquine
Apr 10th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson, Baldwin Urge U.S. Postal Service IG to Launch Absentee Ballot Investigation
Apr 9th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Baldwin Leads Wisconsin Congressional Delegation in Calling on USDA to Take Action to Support Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Amid COVID-19 Crisis
"Wisconsin's dairy and agriculture economy is in crisis, and we write to ask for your immediate attention and aid."
Apr 3rd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Johnson Leads Wisconsin Delegation Letter Supporting Major Disaster Declaration Request
Apr 3rd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
WMC Releases COVID-19 Employer Toolkit
Toolkit will arm Wisconsin’s business community with the most up-to-date and reliable information as they navigate the continuously changing landscape
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
New Marquette Law School Poll finds strong support for coronavirus closings, even as it shows substantial economic impact
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll
Apr 1st, 2020 by Marquette University
Johnson Statement on ‘Phase 3’ Coronavirus Bill
Mar 25th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Amendment Would Protect Workers During Coronavirus Emergency
Mar 18th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Spokesman Addresses Coronavirus Precautions
Mar 13th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson, Rosen Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S. Leadership on 5G Standards Setting
Mar 13th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson, Murphy, Barrasso to Meet with President Zelensky
Feb 12th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Votes to Conclude Impeachment Proceedings
Feb 3rd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson, Peters Introduce Bill to Reauthorize and Improve Motorcyclist Advisory Council
Feb 3rd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson, Colleagues Send Letter to IRS Commissioner on Unchecked Misuse of Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
Senators request information after audit report reveals improperly claimed tax credits have increased despite inspector general first flagging issue in 2011
Jan 27th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
New Marquette Law School Poll finds majorities of Wisconsin voters disapprove of Trump foreign policy and killing of Iranian general
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll
Jan 15th, 2020 by Marquette University
Johnson: House Impeachment Charges ‘Pretty Thin Gruel’
Dec 22nd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Wisconsin Senators Provide Recommendations to White House for District Court Vacancy
Dec 13th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
New Marquette Law School Poll finds no change in impeachment views following end of public testimony
Dec 12th, 2019 by Marquette University
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Rename New Richmond Post Office for World War II Veterans
"Captain Robert Harmon and Private John Peirson paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country during World War II."
Nov 21st, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
New Marquette Law School Poll finds shifts in Wisconsin public opinion favorable to President Trump on impeachment and presidential election preferences
Trump holds small leads over each of four top Democratic candidates for president in head-to-head matchups in the new survey
Nov 20th, 2019 by Marquette University
Senator Johnson continues to lobby for vaping industry – at the expense of Wisconsin’s children and young people
Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy November 14, 2019
Nov 14th, 2019 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Sen. Ron Johnson Continues Impeachment Bumbling
‘What Sen. Johnson is Proposing Isn’t Just Nonsensical, It’s Unethical’
Nov 1st, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson Introduce Legislation to Rename New Richmond Post Office for World War II Veterans
The American Legion Butler-Harmon Post 80, St. Croix County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10818 and the New Richmond Chamber of Commerce support this effort.
Oct 31st, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
New Marquette Law School Poll finds increased support for Trump impeachment hearings since the spring, while opinions about Trump have changed little
When asked if Trump should be impeached and removed from office, 44 percent say that Trump should be removed.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Marquette University
New Marquette Law School Poll finds Biden leading Trump in head-to-head presidential match in Wisconsin
Biden is most popular choice in the Democratic primary field, while full sample of voters split sharply by partisanship on Trump and the economy
Sep 4th, 2019 by Marquette University
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Legislation to Undo Tax Hike on Gold Star Families Passes Senate
"This bipartisan legislation is a much-needed fix to the 2017 law that unfairly raised taxes on these hardworking families and I’m proud to see it pass the Senate."
May 24th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sensenbrenner, Johnson Introduce SOFA Act to Combat Opioid Epidemic
May 22nd, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
DPW Response to Republicans’ Wildly Out-of-Touch Convention
Wisconsin Republicans have somehow become more out-of-touch with the people of Wisconsin than we thought possible."
May 18th, 2019 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Undo Tax Hike on Gold Star Families
“This bipartisan legislation is a much-needed fix to the 2017 law that unfairly raised taxes on these hardworking families.”
May 8th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sierra Club Opposes Removal of Critical Protections from Gray Wolves
Sen. Johnson hearing to support “delisting” is politically-motivated, will offer no solutions
May 3rd, 2019 by Sierra Club
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson Introduce Legislation to Rename Sun Prairie Post Office for Fire Captain Cory Barr
“Captain Barr is a hero and I’m proud to do right by him and his family by designating this Sun Prairie building in his name.”
Apr 17th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
New Marquette Law School Poll finds little change in views of Trump as Mueller probe ends
Opinions shift on confidence in Mueller; on state issues, majorities support legal marijuana, higher special education spending, oppose increase in gas tax
Apr 10th, 2019 by Marquette University
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan ACCESS BROADBAND Act
Apr 4th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Representative Jim Sensenbrenner Introduce Bipartisan Scenic Trails Parity Act
This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will provide Wisconsin scenic trails with improved management and access to additional funding
Apr 4th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Johnson Weighs in on Border on Meet the Press
"The better way to solve this problem would be for Democrats to support what they’ve supported in the past and give this president funding for better barriers, which we need."
Feb 17th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Statement on Natural Resources Management Act
"While the Natural Resources Management Act included a number of good provisions, it did not address a critical issue for Wisconsin: delisting the gray wolf as an endangered species in the western Great Lakes region."
Feb 12th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Foreign Relations Committee to Take Up Resolution Calling for Cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline and Supporting Ukraine Against Russian Aggression
"The United States and our allies in Europe must respond to Russian provocations with strength and resolve."
Feb 7th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson: Schumer Needs to Explain Why Air Traffic Controllers Aren’t Being Paid
"I feel terrible for the air traffic controllers and the many other federal employees who have been working through the shutdown."
Jan 25th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson, Shaheen to Introduce Resolution Congratulating North Macedonia, Greece on Renaming Agreement
"I applaud Athens and Skopje for peacefully resolving their naming dispute."
Jan 25th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Senate Democrats Block Johnson Effort to Pay Employees Working During Shutdown
It is the minority leader who is holding 400-some thousand individuals who are actually working, that should get paid. He is the one holding them hostage."
Jan 24th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson, Durbin Continue Push for Strong Response to Russian Aggression in Ukraine
"It has been two months since Russia seized three Ukrainian naval vessels and their crews in international waters, and still neither the vessels nor the crews have been returned to Ukraine."
Jan 24th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson Discusses His Bill to Pay Workers on the Job During Shutdown
"Hopefully when they hear about a very common sense approach, a fair approach to paying these individuals, we should have every Democrat voting for this.
Jan 14th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson to Democrats on Border Security: ‘Stop Being Hypocritical’
"There’s a real easy solution: Have Democrats stop being hypocritical and put their money where their mouth is and fund better barriers."
Jan 13th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Johnson, Collins Announce Legislation to Pay ‘Excepted’ Workers During Shutdown
"The least a dysfunctional Washington, D.C. can do is pay the people we are requiring to work during this shutdown to keep our nation and our homeland safe and secure."
Jan 11th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
