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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Western 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 CenturyBoth Parties Face Pre-Election Turmoil
Republicans struggle with deep divisions, Democrats with sinking poll numbers.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Steven WaltersRon Johnson Doubles Down Against Hometown Jobs
Feb 11th, 2022 by American Bridge 21st Century
GOP Needs Alternative to Ron Johnson
Wisconsin faces highly partisan race between Senator who weakens democracy and far-left Democrats.
Feb 9th, 2022 by David IrwinJohnson Blasted For Stance on Lost Jobs
Oshkosh Defense will build US Postal Service vehicles in South Carolina, not Wisconsin.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Rob MentzerWisDems 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 Lt. Gov. Mandela BarnesRon Johnson Attended Meeting To Oppose Election Certification
Meeting set up by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell came two days before January 6 Capitol riot.
Feb 5th, 2022 by Henry RedmanTrump Attorney Memo Outlined ‘Alternate Electors’ Strategy
Strategy later used by 10 Republicans that tried to cast state's electors for Trump.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonCan Nicholson Beat Kleefisch?
Democrats are thrilled about what could be a bruising Republican primary for governor.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Bruce MurphyWho Are The Unvaccinated?
They are 100 times more likely to die than those fully vaccinated with booster shot.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Bruce ThompsonParents, Legislator, Call Out Ron Johnson for Refusing to Lower Costs For Wisconsin Families
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Is Mandela Barnes Avoiding the Press?
Running campaign as if he’s already won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senator.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Dave CieslewiczLasry, Godlewski Spend Heavily on Campaigns
Barnes far ahead of all Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in donations from others in last quarter.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonRon Johnson Dramatically Underperforms in First Finance Report Since Announcing for Reelection
Feb 1st, 2022 by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson tries singing at city's 176th Birthday Party, before a big turnout of politicians.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Michael HornePrimary For Governor Continues Century-Old Reform
This was the first state to hold primary elections. Kleefisch vs. Nicholson is latest example.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Steven WaltersJohnson Doubles Down Against Child Care Aid
Taking care of children isn't 'society's responsibility,’ Senator insists.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Rob MentzerNicholson Enters Race For Governor
Will face Kleefisch in Republican primary. He called her ‘dumb as a bag of hammers.’
Jan 28th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonSarah Godlewski’s Statement on Supreme Court Justice Breyer’s Retirement
Jan 26th, 2022 by Sarah Godlewski
State School Boards ‘Consider’ Leaving National Association
19 states quit National Association of School Boards after it requested federal policing of board meetings.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Terry FalkSarah Godlewski Releases Plan for Rural Wisconsin
Five-Pillar Policy Proposal Follows Endorsements from Rural Coalition as Godlewski Shows Strength in Communities Other Democrats Often Ignore
Jan 25th, 2022 by Sarah GodlewskiNelson Calls on Ben Wikler and State Party to Organize Debates Among Dem U.S. Senate Candidates: “This race shouldn’t be a coronation…”
“We need to have debates. We need to have them now.”
Jan 24th, 2022 by Tom NelsonSarah Godlewski Launches Coalition of Rural Wisconsinites Supporting her Campaign for U.S. Senate
Godlewski Shows Strength in Communities Other Democrats Often Ignore
Jan 24th, 2022 by Sarah GodlewskiBREAKING: Ron Johnson Becomes Strom Thurmond Of His Generation
Statement of Dem U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Nelson Following Filibuster, Voting Rights Defeat
Jan 19th, 2022 by Tom NelsonSurvivor Group Gives Investigators Records Documenting Clergy Abuse
Thousands of documents show evidence of abuse and cover up, according to the group.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Hope KirwanMandela Barnes Raises Over $1.23 Million in Q4 With Average Donation Under $50
Since Launching Mandela Has Raised Over $2.3 Million With Nearly 50,000 Individual Donations
Jan 19th, 2022 by Lt. Gov. Mandela BarnesJohnson Barnstorms Right-Wing Radio To Push Self-Serving Agenda at Expense of Wisconsinites
Jan 18th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Religious Leaders Urge Vaccinations
But Sen. Ron Johnson isn’t listening.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Bill KaplanTom Nelson’s Longshot Race for U.S. Senate
A 'classic populist, grassroots campaign’ — with the least campaign dollars.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Ruth ConniffWisDems Announce Statewide “Self-Serving Johnson” Tour
Jan 13th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
In Ron Johnson’s Backyard, Sarah Godlewski Exposes His Failure to Help Wisconsinites on Kitchen Table Issues
Godlewski: Commonsense Candidate Needed To Win Winnebago, Statewide
Jan 13th, 2022 by Sarah GodlewskiU.S. Senate candidate Peckarsky submits letter to Wisconsin Elections Commission
Jan 12th, 2022 by Peter Peckarsky
Tom Nelson Checks ALL THE BOXES In New Senate Race Scorecard Contrasting Leading Democratic Candidates
From Medicare for All to Wisconsin Roots to Labor Love - Surging Grassroots Candidate Emerging as Best Choice for Wisconsin Dems
Jan 12th, 2022 by Tom NelsonWill Evers’ Pardons Hurt Him In Election?
He’s bragging about setting a record. Will Republicans use it in attack ad?
Jan 10th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyRe-election Bid Just the Latest Lie From Ron Johnson
‘Just the Latest in a Decade Long Track Record of Deception and Disinformation’
Jan 10th, 2022 by A Better Wisconsin TogetherRon Johnson Explains Run For Reelection
Breaks promise not to run for third term, citing 'loss of freedom' and 'tyrannical approach by the elites.'
Jan 9th, 2022 by Laurel WhiteWisconsin’s January 6 Collaborators
25 Republicans who sought to overturn a legal election.
Jan 9th, 2022 by Matt RothschildSarah Godlewski Releases Statement After Ron Johnson Makes it Official and Announces His Run for Re-Election
Jan 9th, 2022 by Sarah Godlewski
Alex Lasry Responds to Ron Johnson Entering the Senate Race
Jan 9th, 2022 by Alex Lasry
WisGOP Statement on Senator Johnson’s Re-Election Announcement
Jan 9th, 2022 by Republican Party of Wisconsin
Tom Nelson Statement on Ron Johnson Running for Re-election and New “Way (Way) Too Many” Ad
Ad lampoons Johnson and shows clear contrast in values and biography between Nelson and billionaire son-in-law Ron Johnson
Jan 9th, 2022 by Tom NelsonMandela Barnes Statement on Ron Johnson Breaking His Word and Running For a 3rd Term
Jan 9th, 2022 by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
Ron Johnson Announces Re-Election Campaign
Johnson Starts Campaign by Breaking Pledge that He’d Only Serve Two Terms
Jan 9th, 2022 by Democratic Party of WisconsinRon 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.”
Jan 9th, 2022 by American Bridge 21st CenturyReports Say Ron Johnson To Seek Reelection
Republican had promised in 2016 not to seek a third term.
Jan 8th, 2022 by Erik GunnSarah Godlewski’s Statement on Ron Johnson’s Decision to Run for Third Term
Jan 7th, 2022 by Sarah Godlewski
WisDems Chair Statement on Impending Johnson Re-Election Announcement
Senator Johnson Is Kicking off His Campaign By Breaking His Two Term Pledge
Jan 7th, 2022 by Democratic Party of WisconsinSean Duffy Won’t Run For Governor
Former President Donald Trump urged the former congressman to run.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonState Lawmakers Seek to Weaken Vaccine Mandates
GOP sponsored bill would make natural immunity a substitute for vaccination.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Erik GunnHold Wisconsin’s Fraudulent Electors Accountable
10 Republicans tried to cast Wisconsin's electoral votes for former President Donald Trump.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Jeffrey MandellWhat They’re Saying About Ron Johnson’s Continued COVID Disinformation Campaign
Jan 5th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Why I Reject Critical Race Theory
I’m a Democrat and a liberal but I find the theory unconvincing and offensive.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Dave CieslewiczNew In 2022: Fewer Surprise Medical Bills—No Thanks To Ron Johnson
Johnson voted against the “No Surprises Act,” despite its patient protections
Jan 4th, 2022 by American Bridge 21st CenturyUnited Rural Democrats Endorses Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate
Godlewski Adds Strength to Rural Coalition Set to Help Deliver a Win in Wisconsin
Jan 4th, 2022 by Sarah GodlewskiVan Orden Complicit in January 6 Riot?
Republican running for 3rd District Congressional seat backed overthrow of legal election.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Bill Kaplan6 Wisconsin Pols to Watch in 2022
Their decisions could decide what kind of year it is.
Jan 3rd, 2022 by Steven WaltersKenosha State Senator Bob Wirch Endorses Tom Nelson
Longtime respected Kenosha official endorsement adds to growing list of elected officials supporting Nelson
Jan 1st, 2022 by Tom NelsonWisconsin Exits Top 10 In Taxes
Now ranks average, 23rd in the nation. Credit Republican fiscal constraint.
Dec 30th, 2021 by John TorinusThe 10 Worst Politicians of 2021
The competition was really stiff this year, but here are the very worst.
Dec 29th, 2021 by Dave CieslewiczTop 8 Capitol News Stories In 2021
And what a strange year it was.
Dec 27th, 2021 by Steven Walters2022 Governor’s Race Will Decide How Elections Run, Hintz Warns
If Evers loses Republicans will install partisan election controls, Assembly Minority Leader predicts.
Dec 26th, 2021 by Laurel WhiteThe Incredible Rise of Cavalier Johnson
Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, Milwaukee's new mayor has a story to tell.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneFour Years Ago This Week: Ron Johnson Pushed To Slash His Billionaire Megadonors’ Taxes
Dec 22nd, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century
U.S. Senate candidate Peckarsky takes second legal step to protect democracy
Dec 21st, 2021 by Peter Peckarsky
Johnson Skips Votes, Refusing to Do Job He Was Elected to Do
Dec 17th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
It Could Be Many Weeks Before Barrett Goes to Luxembourg
Barrett resignation expected by Dec. 28. Mayor has never been to Luxembourg.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneTom Barrett Confirmed as Ambassador to Luxembourg, Resignation Expected
Special election for mayor will occur April 5.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneRon Johnson Only Served Himself By Voting Against Pro-Wisconsin Infrastructure Legislation
Dec 15th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Vos Can’t Say When Election Probe Will End
Nor whether additional funding for investigation will be needed. ‘We don’t know.’
Dec 15th, 2021 by Laurel WhiteRon Johnson Pushes Self-Serving, Anti-Wisconsin Agenda By Voting To Jeopardize U.S. Economy
Dec 14th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Key Republican Bashes GOP Elections Probe
Sen. Bernier, Senate’s elections committee chair, calls investigation a ‘charade’ that will harm her party.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Laurel WhiteRon Johnson Says Unvaccinated in ‘Internment Camps’ Outside U.S.
The senator railed against the COVID-19 vaccine on a Janesville-area radio program.
Dec 10th, 2021 by Henry RedmanInternational Election Observers Would Give Wisconsin a Failing Grade
Ron Johnson proposal to have only Republicans run elections is shockingly brazen.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Laura ThorntonBaldwin, Johnson Urge People Not to Exploit Waukesha Tragedy
Rare joint press release asks outside groups not to politicize situation.
Nov 29th, 2021 by Ruth ConniffJohnson Pushes Legislators to Take Over Federal Elections
Including U.S. Senator race. He has 'lost confidence' in state elections agency.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White‘We Are All In This Together’
Waukesha unites in wake of tragedy at holiday parade.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills and Diane BezuchaRittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts
He faced five charges, including first degree homicide, for shootings during 2020 protests in Kenosha.
Nov 19th, 2021 by WPR StaffDemocrats Unveil 22 Bills On Climate Change
Sweeping package to make state more green. ’This is our moment to be bold.'
Nov 16th, 2021 by Danielle KaedingWhy Evers Is In Trouble
A Glenn Youngkin-type Republican could beat him. But is there any GOP candidate like that in Wisconsin?
Nov 15th, 2021 by Dave CieslewiczWisconsin Benefits From Historic Infrastructure Investment Senator Ron Johnson Opposes
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Nov 15th, 2021 by Democratic Party of WisconsinBowen Will Run For Lieutenant Governor
Rep. David Bowen joins Lena Taylor, Sara Rodriguez in Democratic primary.
Nov 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham KilmerEarnell 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
Nov 11th, 2021 by Earnell LucasOne Year Out From Election Day, WisDems Celebrate 1Year2Win Weekend of Action
Nov 8th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
The Arrogance of Aaron Rodgers
His deceitful, irresponsible handling of COVID-19 protocols has become a political issue.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy2022 Race for Governor Taking Shape
Kleefisch the Republican frontrunner. But a Trump-backed candidate could shake up campaign.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Laurel White