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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GOP Effort Seeks to Woo Latino Voters

GOP Effort Seeks to Woo Latino Voters

Operación ¡Vamos! is a seven-figure investment in state by Republican Party.

Mandela Barnes Raises Over $1.7 Million in Q1 of 2022 With Average Donation Under $40
Press Release

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

WisDems Chair Statement on Ron Johnson Admitting He and His Biggest Donors Benefited From Changes He Had Made to 2017 Tax Bill
WisDems Statement on President Biden’s Historic Supreme Court Appointment and Ron Johnson’s Unacceptable Opposition
Murphy’s Law: Baldwin, Pocan Deliver for Wisconsin
Murphy’s Law

Baldwin, Pocan Deliver for Wisconsin

Both among top members of Congress in getting earmarked federal spending for this state.

The State of Politics: Candidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations
The State of Politics

Candidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations

Evers, Kleefisch, others worked to ramp up campaign totals for March 31 deadline.

Barnes Campaign Aims to Bring State Together

Barnes Campaign Aims to Bring State Together

Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate running hard in rural, urban areas of state.

Nelson Calls on Congressional Oversight Committees to Pursue Information on Botched Foxconn-Oshkosh Defense Postal Deal
Press Release

Nelson 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

State Supreme Court Lets Johnson File Brief on Drop Boxes

State Supreme Court Lets Johnson File Brief on Drop Boxes

Karofsky objects to majority decision, saying senator has “personal stake” in the case.

Ron Johnson Once Again Votes Against Legislation That Would Hold the Chinese Government Accountable, Address Supply Chain and Inflation Issues
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Ron 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

Foxconn Rebuffed Oshkosh Defense Bid to Build Mail Trucks?

Foxconn Rebuffed Oshkosh Defense Bid to Build Mail Trucks?

Oshkosh company reportedly wanted to use Mt Pleasant campus, instead going to South Carolina.

Fitzgerald, Johnson, Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency in Pre-Trial Release of Violent Offenders
Ron Johnson Slams Bipartisan Legislation that Would Bolster Supply Chain and Fight Inflation
Lasry Campaign Goes After Ron Johnson’s Long History of Coddling Russia
Op Ed: Ron Johnson Abandons Ukraine. Again
Op Ed

Ron Johnson Abandons Ukraine. Again

Votes against $13.6 billion in economic and military aid for embattled country.

Ron Johnson’s Campaign Promise: I’m Going to Take Away Your Health Care and Raise Your Taxes
Sarah Godlewski Slams Ron Johnson’s Solution for Child Care Shortages: Let the Women Handle It
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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

Can Ron Johnson Win Reelection?

Can Ron Johnson Win Reelection?

His unfavorability ratings are high, but the politics of 2022 may be on his side.

Pocan Accuses Johnson of Homophobia

Pocan Accuses Johnson of Homophobia

Congressman assails senator for opposing brother’s nomination to federal court, past comments on gays.

Op Ed: Baldwin Keeps the Wolves At Bay
Op Ed

Baldwin Keeps the Wolves At Bay

Her vote to oppose federal protection of wolves is smart politics.

Sarah Godlewski on Ron Johnson’s No Vote Last Night: “This is the Absolute Worst Time to Play Petty Political Games”
Wisconsinites Call Out Ron Johnson for Doubling Down on Repealing the Affordable Care Act and Raising Premiums
Bill Allowing Early Count of Absentee Ballots Looks Dead

Bill Allowing Early Count of Absentee Ballots Looks Dead

Had near-unanimous GOP support, with other provisions attached to it Democrats opposed.

Under Fire, Ron Johnson Tries to Rewrite His Affordable Care Act Record
Press Release

Under 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

Billionaire Son-in-Law Ron Johnson Running out of Ways to be Out-of-Touch
Press Release

Billionaire Son-in-Law Ron Johnson Running out of Ways to be Out-of-Touch

Nelson Plan Instead: “Tax the Rich. Provide Medicare for ALL.”

Ron Johnson’s New Campaign Pledge: Raise Health Care Costs and Rip Away Health Care Protections for Wisconsinites With Pre-existing Conditions
Statement on Ron Johnson Endorsing GOP Plan to Raise Taxes on Half of Americans
Poll Finds Approval Up for Evers, Down for Johnson

Poll Finds Approval Up for Evers, Down for Johnson

MU poll finds Kleefisch leads GOP primary for governor, Barnes atop Democratic primary for senator.

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
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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

WisDems Statement on Ron Johnson Voting Against the Women’s Health Protection Act
Senator Ron Johnson Turn’s His Back on Wisconsin Women By Voting Against Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA)
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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

Union Rally Targets Johnson, Oshkosh Corp.

Union Rally Targets Johnson, Oshkosh Corp.

Company will create 1,000 non-union jobs in South Carolina with no criticism from Sen. Ron Johnson.

Ron Johnson Courts City’s Hispanic Voters

Ron Johnson Courts City’s Hispanic Voters

National poll shows Hispanics evenly split. Republicans open Hispanic center in Milwaukee.

Western Wisconsinites Blast Johnson Ahead of GOP Reagan Day Dinner
WisDems Statement on Ron Johnson Voting Against Funding the Government
Oshkosh UAW Worker To Ron Johnson: “You Haven’t Been Well Informed”
Press Release

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

The State of Politics: Both Parties Face Pre-Election Turmoil
The State of Politics

Both Parties Face Pre-Election Turmoil

Republicans struggle with deep divisions, Democrats with sinking poll numbers.

Ron Johnson Doubles Down Against Hometown Jobs
Op Ed: GOP Needs Alternative to Ron Johnson
Op Ed

GOP Needs Alternative to Ron Johnson

Wisconsin faces highly partisan race between Senator who weakens democracy and far-left Democrats.

Johnson Blasted For Stance on Lost Jobs

Johnson Blasted For Stance on Lost Jobs

Oshkosh Defense will build US Postal Service vehicles in South Carolina, not Wisconsin.

WisDems Statement on Johnson Not Fighting to Bring Jobs to Wisconsin
Sarah Godlewski Slams Ron Johnson for Not Fighting to Keep Jobs in Wisconsin
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Blasts Ron Johnson for Supporting Oshkosh Defense’s Effort to Deny 1,000 Jobs to Wisconsin Workers
Press Release

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”

Ron Johnson Attended Meeting To Oppose Election Certification

Ron Johnson Attended Meeting To Oppose Election Certification

Meeting set up by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell came two days before January 6 Capitol riot.

Trump Attorney Memo Outlined ‘Alternate Electors’ Strategy

Trump Attorney Memo Outlined ‘Alternate Electors’ Strategy

Strategy later used by 10 Republicans that tried to cast state's electors for Trump.

Murphy’s Law: Can Nicholson Beat Kleefisch?
Murphy’s Law

Can Nicholson Beat Kleefisch?

Democrats are thrilled about what could be a bruising Republican primary for governor.

Data Wonk: Who Are The Unvaccinated?
Data Wonk

Who Are The Unvaccinated?

They are 100 times more likely to die than those fully vaccinated with booster shot.

Parents, Legislator, Call Out Ron Johnson for Refusing to Lower Costs For Wisconsin Families
Op Ed: Is Mandela Barnes Avoiding the Press?
Op Ed

Is Mandela Barnes Avoiding the Press?

Running campaign as if he’s already won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senator.

Lasry, Godlewski Spend Heavily on Campaigns

Lasry, Godlewski Spend Heavily on Campaigns

Barnes far ahead of all Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in donations from others in last quarter.

Ron Johnson Dramatically Underperforms in First Finance Report Since Announcing for Reelection
Plenty of Horne: Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again
Plenty of Horne

Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson tries singing at city's 176th Birthday Party, before a big turnout of politicians.

The State of Politics: Primary For Governor Continues Century-Old Reform
The State of Politics

Primary For Governor Continues Century-Old Reform

This was the first state to hold primary elections. Kleefisch vs. Nicholson is latest example.

Johnson Doubles Down Against Child Care Aid

Johnson Doubles Down Against Child Care Aid

Taking care of children isn't 'society's responsibility,’ Senator insists.

Nicholson Enters Race For Governor

Nicholson Enters Race For Governor

Will face Kleefisch in Republican primary. He called her ‘dumb as a bag of hammers.’

Sarah Godlewski’s Statement on Supreme Court Justice Breyer’s Retirement
State School Boards ‘Consider’ Leaving National Association

State School Boards ‘Consider’ Leaving National Association

19 states quit National Association of School Boards after it requested federal policing of board meetings.

Sarah Godlewski Releases Plan for Rural Wisconsin
Press Release

Sarah 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

Nelson Calls on Ben Wikler and State Party to Organize Debates Among Dem U.S. Senate Candidates: “This race shouldn’t be a coronation…”
Sarah Godlewski Launches Coalition of Rural Wisconsinites Supporting her Campaign for U.S. Senate
Press Release

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

Godlewski Shows Strength in Communities Other Democrats Often Ignore

BREAKING: Ron Johnson Becomes Strom Thurmond Of His Generation
Press Release

BREAKING: Ron Johnson Becomes Strom Thurmond Of His Generation

Statement of Dem U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Nelson Following Filibuster, Voting Rights Defeat

Survivor Group Gives Investigators Records Documenting Clergy Abuse

Survivor Group Gives Investigators Records Documenting Clergy Abuse

Thousands of documents show evidence of abuse and cover up, according to the group.

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

Mandela 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

Johnson Barnstorms Right-Wing Radio To Push Self-Serving Agenda at Expense of Wisconsinites
Op Ed: Religious Leaders Urge Vaccinations
Op Ed

Religious Leaders Urge Vaccinations

But Sen. Ron Johnson isn’t listening.

Tom Nelson’s Longshot Race for U.S. Senate

Tom Nelson’s Longshot Race for U.S. Senate

A 'classic populist, grassroots campaign’ — with the least campaign dollars.

WisDems Announce Statewide “Self-Serving Johnson” Tour
In Ron Johnson’s Backyard, Sarah Godlewski Exposes His Failure to Help Wisconsinites on Kitchen Table Issues
Press Release

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

U.S. Senate candidate Peckarsky submits letter to Wisconsin Elections Commission
Tom Nelson Checks ALL THE BOXES In New Senate Race Scorecard Contrasting Leading Democratic Candidates
Press Release

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

Murphy’s Law: Will Evers’ Pardons Hurt Him In Election?
Murphy’s Law

Will Evers’ Pardons Hurt Him In Election?

He’s bragging about setting a record. Will Republicans use it in attack ad?

Re-election Bid Just the Latest Lie From Ron Johnson
Press Release

Re-election Bid Just the Latest Lie From Ron Johnson

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

Alex Lasry Releases New Digital Ad Targeting Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson Explains Run For Reelection

Ron Johnson Explains Run For Reelection

Breaks promise not to run for third term, citing 'loss of freedom' and 'tyrannical approach by the elites.'

Op Ed: Wisconsin’s January 6 Collaborators
Op Ed

Wisconsin’s January 6 Collaborators

25 Republicans who sought to overturn a legal election.

Sarah Godlewski Releases Statement After Ron Johnson Makes it Official and Announces His Run for Re-Election
Alex Lasry Responds to Ron Johnson Entering the Senate Race
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
Press Release

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

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

Ron Johnson Announces Re-Election Campaign

Johnson Starts Campaign by Breaking Pledge that He’d Only Serve Two Terms

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

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.”

Reports Say Ron Johnson To Seek Reelection

Reports Say Ron Johnson To Seek Reelection

Republican had promised in 2016 not to seek a third term.

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

WisDems Chair Statement on Impending Johnson Re-Election Announcement

Senator Johnson Is Kicking off His Campaign By Breaking His Two Term Pledge

New Year, Same Terrible Senator: Ron Johnson Kicks Off 2022 With Another Week Of Coverage Highlighting His Lies
Sean Duffy Won’t Run For Governor

Sean Duffy Won’t Run For Governor

Former President Donald Trump urged the former congressman to run.

State Lawmakers Seek to Weaken Vaccine Mandates

State Lawmakers Seek to Weaken Vaccine Mandates

GOP sponsored bill would make natural immunity a substitute for vaccination.

Op Ed: Hold Wisconsin’s Fraudulent Electors Accountable
Op Ed

Hold Wisconsin’s Fraudulent Electors Accountable

10 Republicans tried to cast Wisconsin's electoral votes for former President Donald Trump.

One Year After January 6th Insurrection, Wisconsinites Haven’t Forgotten Ron Johnson’s Dangerous Efforts to Undermine U.S. Democracy
What They’re Saying About Ron Johnson’s Continued COVID Disinformation Campaign
Op Ed: Why I Reject Critical Race Theory
Op Ed

Why I Reject Critical Race Theory

I’m a Democrat and a liberal but I find the theory unconvincing and offensive.

Alex Lasry Releases Plan to Strengthen U.S. Democracy
New In 2022: Fewer Surprise Medical Bills—No Thanks To Ron Johnson
Press Release

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

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

Ron Johnson Stood Against New Bipartisan Law To End Surprise Medical Bills & Lower Costs for Wisconsinites
United Rural Democrats Endorses Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate
Press Release

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

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

Op Ed: Van Orden Complicit in January 6 Riot?
Op Ed

Van Orden Complicit in January 6 Riot?

Republican running for 3rd District Congressional seat backed overthrow of legal election.

Wisconsin Doctor Slams Sen. Ron Johnson for Latest Outrageous Attack on COVID-19 Vaccine, Says Promotion of Infection is Deadly
The State of Politics: 6 Wisconsin Pols to Watch in 2022
The State of Politics

6 Wisconsin Pols to Watch in 2022

Their decisions could decide what kind of year it is.

Kenosha State Senator Bob Wirch Endorses Tom Nelson
Press Release

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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