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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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
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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

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

Op Ed: Wisconsin Exits Top 10 In Taxes
Op Ed

Wisconsin Exits Top 10 In Taxes

Now ranks average, 23rd in the nation. Credit Republican fiscal constraint.

Op Ed: The 10 Worst Politicians of 2021
Op Ed

The 10 Worst Politicians of 2021

The competition was really stiff this year, but here are the very worst.

The State of Politics: Top 8 Capitol News Stories In 2021
The State of Politics

Top 8 Capitol News Stories In 2021

And what a strange year it was.

2022 Governor’s Race Will Decide How Elections Run, Hintz Warns

2022 Governor’s Race Will Decide How Elections Run, Hintz Warns

If Evers loses Republicans will install partisan election controls, Assembly Minority Leader predicts.

The Incredible Rise of Cavalier Johnson

The 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.

Four Years Ago This Week: Ron Johnson Pushed To Slash His Billionaire Megadonors’ Taxes
U.S. Senate candidate Peckarsky takes second legal step to protect democracy
Johnson Skips Votes, Refusing to Do Job He Was Elected to Do
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It Could Be Many Weeks Before Barrett Goes to Luxembourg

Barrett resignation expected by Dec. 28. Mayor has never been to Luxembourg.

Tom Barrett Confirmed as Ambassador to Luxembourg, Resignation Expected

Tom Barrett Confirmed as Ambassador to Luxembourg, Resignation Expected

Special election for mayor will occur April 5.

Ron Johnson Only Served Himself By Voting Against Pro-Wisconsin Infrastructure Legislation
Vos Can’t Say When Election Probe Will End

Vos Can’t Say When Election Probe Will End

Nor whether additional funding for investigation will be needed. ‘We don’t know.’

Ron Johnson Pushes Self-Serving, Anti-Wisconsin Agenda By Voting To Jeopardize U.S. Economy
Key Republican Bashes GOP Elections Probe

Key Republican Bashes GOP Elections Probe

Sen. Bernier, Senate’s elections committee chair, calls investigation a ‘charade’ that will harm her party.

Ron Johnson Spends Week Claiming Mouthwash Is Effective Treatment for COVID, Instead of Working for Wisconsinites
Ron Johnson Says Unvaccinated in ‘Internment Camps’ Outside U.S.

Ron Johnson Says Unvaccinated in ‘Internment Camps’ Outside U.S.

The senator railed against the COVID-19 vaccine on a Janesville-area radio program.

Ron Johnson’s Failures: Ron Johnson Changed the 2017 Tax Bill in Way that Benefitted Himself and His Biggest Donors
Op Ed: International Election Observers Would Give Wisconsin a Failing Grade
Op Ed

International Election Observers Would Give Wisconsin a Failing Grade

Ron Johnson proposal to have only Republicans run elections is shockingly brazen.

Ron Johnson Failures: Johnson Has Prolonged the Pandemic With His Dangerous COVID Disinformation Campaign
Baldwin, Johnson Urge People Not to Exploit Waukesha Tragedy

Baldwin, Johnson Urge People Not to Exploit Waukesha Tragedy

Rare joint press release asks outside groups not to politicize situation.

Sens. Baldwin and Johnson: Outside Groups Attempting to Exploit Tragedy in Waukesha Must Cease and Desist; Respect Local Authorities
Johnson Pushes Legislators to Take Over Federal Elections

Johnson Pushes Legislators to Take Over Federal Elections

Including U.S. Senator race. He has 'lost confidence' in state elections agency.

‘We Are All In This Together’

‘We Are All In This Together’

Waukesha unites in wake of tragedy at holiday parade.

Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts

Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts

He faced five charges, including first degree homicide, for shootings during 2020 protests in Kenosha.

Democrats Unveil 22 Bills On Climate Change

Democrats Unveil 22 Bills On Climate Change

Sweeping package to make state more green. ’This is our moment to be bold.'

One Year Before the Election, Ron Johnson Is the Least Popular Statewide Elected Official After Using Time in Senate to Enrich Himself and Ignoring Needs of Wisconsinites
Op Ed: Why Evers Is In Trouble
Op Ed

Why Evers Is In Trouble

A Glenn Youngkin-type Republican could beat him. But is there any GOP candidate like that in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Benefits From Historic Infrastructure Investment Senator Ron Johnson Opposes
Bowen Will Run For Lieutenant Governor

Bowen Will Run For Lieutenant Governor

Rep. David Bowen joins Lena Taylor, Sara Rodriguez in Democratic primary.

Earnell Lucas Statement on Senator Ron Johnson’s Radical and Conspiratorial Calls for Election Takeover
Press Release

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

One Year Out From Election Day, WisDems Celebrate 1Year2Win Weekend of Action
Murphy’s Law: The Arrogance of Aaron Rodgers
Murphy’s Law

The Arrogance of Aaron Rodgers

His deceitful, irresponsible handling of COVID-19 protocols has become a political issue.

2022 Race for Governor Taking Shape

2022 Race for Governor Taking Shape

Kleefisch the Republican frontrunner. But a Trump-backed candidate could shake up campaign.

WisDems Applaud Passage of President Biden’s Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Op Ed: Is Nelson ’22 Like Feingold ’92?
Op Ed

Is Nelson ’22 Like Feingold ’92?

Tom Nelson is dark horse in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. But don’t count him out.

October Job Numbers Show Economy Building Back Better Thanks to President Biden
Wisconsin doctor slams Sen. Ron Johnson over yet another COVID-19 vaccine disinformation panel
As SCOTUS Hears TX Abortion Case, Wisconsinites Are Reminded of Ron Johnson’s Anti-Choice Record
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As SCOTUS Hears TX Abortion Case, Wisconsinites Are Reminded of Ron Johnson’s Anti-Choice Record

Johnson Previously Stated if an Individual Doesn’t Like the Abortion Law in Their State, They “Can Move”

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

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

Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson

City Hall: Barrett Confirmation Hearing Set for Tuesday
City Hall

Barrett Confirmation Hearing Set for Tuesday

If Mayor Tom Barrett is quickly confirmed, mayoral election would occur alongside Spring elections.

The Chronicles of Ron Johnson’s Scandals: Ron Johnson Started His Senate Career By Enriching Himself
The Chronicles of Ron Johnson’s Scandals: Ron Johnson Refuses To Answer Questions About Why He Paid Just $2,105 in State Taxes in 2017
The Chronicles of Ron Johnson’s Scandals: Johnson Secures $215 Million Tax Break For Biggest Donors
Democratic U.S Senate candidate Peckarsky launches radio ad campaign
Press Release

Democratic U.S Senate candidate Peckarsky launches radio ad campaign

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

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

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
Johnson Stands with Dark Money Interests with Vote Against Freedom To Vote Act
Lt. Gov. Barnes Leads Fundraising in Senate Democratic Primary

Lt. Gov. Barnes Leads Fundraising in Senate Democratic Primary

Barnes raised more than $1 million since launching his campaign this summer.

Barnes Blasts Ron Johnson for “Praying” for “Gridlock” in Washington
Press Release

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

Wisconsinites Call Out Ron Johnson For Abandoning Them, Enriching Himself and His Biggest Donors
Multimillionaire Ron Johnson Still Ducking Questions on How He Paid Just $2,105 in 2017 State Income Tax
Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge: Ron Johnson’s Tax Scandals Front and Center
Class Action Lawsuit Targets Schools For Lax COVID-19 Policies

Class Action Lawsuit Targets Schools For Lax COVID-19 Policies

The lawsuit is backed by a liberal super PAC controlled by the owner of Minocqua Brewing.

Johnson Says Overwhelmed Hospitals Not a ‘Massive Crisis’

Johnson Says Overwhelmed Hospitals Not a ‘Massive Crisis’

The senator also criticized the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines.

4 Questions Ron Johnson Needs to Answer Following His Recent Tax Scandal
Ron Johnson Votes Against Funding the Government
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Reintroduces Bipartisan National Scenic Trails Parity Act
Press Release

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
Lena Taylor Is Running For Lieutenant Governor

Lena Taylor Is Running For Lieutenant Governor

Veteran state senator would be first Black woman to hold the position.

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
Press Release

2017: Ron Johnson Made At Least $450,000

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

GOP Legislators Push To Continue Gerrymandering

GOP Legislators Push To Continue Gerrymandering

Pushing for redistricting to diverge from current districts as little as possible.

Ron Johnson, GOP Lawmakers Completely Abandon Wisconsinites With Reckless Vote Against Raising the Debt Ceiling
Murphy’s Law: College Grads Are Leaving Republican Party
Murphy’s Law

College Grads Are Leaving Republican Party

While less educated voters ditch the Democratic Party. How is that changing the state?

Cities Near Fort McCoy Help Afghan Refugees

Cities Near Fort McCoy Help Afghan Refugees

It’s Trump country but many are rallying to donate food, clothing, household goods.

Legislature Plans Culture War Against Evers

Legislature Plans Culture War Against Evers

Fall session could include “born alive” abortion bill, forbidding teachers from discussing race and more.

Johnson Brags About Changing 2017 Tax Bill To Benefit Himself and His Biggest Donors, Tax Cut He Opposed for Wisconsin Families Continues to Have Positive Impact
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Barnes for U.S. Senate

Elizabeth Warren Endorses Barnes for U.S. Senate

A high-profile endorsement in Democratic primary with nine candidates.

Local and Tribal Health Agencies to Receive $58 Million in COVID Relief Funding — Opposed by Ron Johnson
Press Release

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

For Ron Johnson, Prolonging the Pandemic is Just Another Day at the Office
Mandela Barnes Talks Out of Both Sides of His Mouth on Vaccine Mandates
Press Release

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

Upon Announcement of Biden’s Unconstitutional Federal Overreach, Where Do Senate Democrat Candidates Stand?

Op Ed: Corporate Greed Must Be Addressed
Op Ed

Corporate Greed Must Be Addressed

The issue unites city and rural areas in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Parents to Ron Johnson: Stop Putting Our Kids’ Lives at Risk
Democrats Face High Profile Races in 2022

Democrats Face High Profile Races in 2022

Experts say elections will test strength of state Democratic Party.

Ron Johnson, Paul Ryan Say 2020 Election Not Rigged

Ron Johnson, Paul Ryan Say 2020 Election Not Rigged

Johnson still supports investigation into election commissions and grants.

State Doctors Warn, Don’t Use Ivermectin

State Doctors Warn, Don’t Use Ivermectin

Sen. Johnson ‘endangering our patients’ pushing drug for COVID-19, they declare.

Johnson Doubles Down on Opposition to FDA Approved Pfizer Vaccine as Cases Rise Across Wisconsin
The State of Politics: Barrett, Kind Had 59 Years Experience
The State of Politics

Barrett, Kind Had 59 Years Experience

Exit of mayor and congressman makes room for new generation of leaders.

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