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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Poor People’s Campaign Pickets Ron Johnson
Gathering at his downtown office demanding a $15 minimum wage, restoring Voting Rights Act.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Scott Walker’s Right, Get Vaccinated Now
As variants cause new rise in COVID-19, more Republicans urging people to get the vaccine.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
The Race Is On For Lt. Governor
The last time there was no incumbent, back in 2010, nine candidates ran for the position.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Barnes Gets National Endorsements for Senate Bid
Endorsements by three progressive groups could help him win the party activists.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race
Milwaukee alderwoman is ninth candidate in the race to replace Ron Johnson.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis Announces Candidacy for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin
Jul 21st, 2021 by Ald. Chantia Lewis
Mandela Barnes Enters Senate Race
Long-rumored run by Lt. Governor becomes official and targets Ron Johnson.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Infrastructure Plan Gains Momentum
Bipartisan supporters include two Wisconsin Republicans, business and labor.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Johnson Race Now Rated a ‘Tossup’
Top political report finds race now closer as Johnson wins "Four Pinocchios" rating for misinformation on COVID-19
Jul 19th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds
Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Laurel White
Ron Johnson Can’t be Trusted to Tell the Truth Or Put Wisconsin Families First
“We don’t know what motivates this one-man campaign of misinformation... but it’s clear this is a deliberate effort and not just a few stray comments.” --Washington Post’s Fact Checker
Jul 16th, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century
Larson campaign’s second-quarter filing shows strong grassroots support
Jul 16th, 2021 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?
Website appears, and quickly disappears.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Firefighter Labor Unions Endorse Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate
“Labor for Tom” Kicked off by Critical Endorsements for Genuine Blue-Collar Candidate
Jul 15th, 2021 by Tom Nelson
Wisconsin Parents Blast Senator Johnson for Standing Against Tax Cut for Wisconsin Families
Jul 14th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Johnson Calls Tax Cut for Wisconsin Families “Economic or Social Engineering”
Jul 13th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Ron Johnson Vs. Journal Sentinel
A battle royal between senator and newspaper. Who’s gotten the worst of it?
Jul 12th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Prominent Local and Tribal Leader Joe Miller Endorses Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate
Campaign Also Launches TikTok Account!
Jul 9th, 2021 by Tom Nelson
What Wisconsinites are Reading and Watching: Ron Johnson Caught Lying to Voters
Jul 8th, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century
21 Wisconsin Leaders Endorse Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate
Coming on heels of pivotal EMILY’S List endorsement, strong support from communities across the state demonstrates Sarah is building the strongest coalition to defeat Ron Johnson
Jul 8th, 2021 by Sarah Godlewski
6 Months on from their Insurrection, WI Republicans Haven’t Learned Anything
Federal and state reps deny accountability and continue to push the Big Lie
Jul 7th, 2021 by A Better Wisconsin Together
Five Candidates Make Case For Beating Ron Johnson
Roundtable of Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate is first such event in campaign.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Health Officials Slam Ron Johnson Event
Senator holds roundtable featuring small group of people who suffered side effects from vaccine.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Evers Is the Pro-Science Candidate
Why has that description become so controversial?
Jun 28th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson Statement on the COVID-19 Vaccine
Jun 28th, 2021 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Vos Picks Gableman To Lead Election Probe
Announcement comes just one day after GOP Assembly Speaker attacked by Trump.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
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
Johnson, GOP Congressmen Want Answers on Unemployment Fraud
Evers asked to respond to report that states vulnerable to ‘massive’ Nigerian fraud scheme.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
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
Tammy Baldwin Is All About The Beer
Senator wins attention with Wisconsin beer, not for the first time.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
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
A Caregiver Shortage Faces ‘Silver Tsunami’
The work is hard, the pay poor. Biden’s American Jobs Plan could help.
Jun 19th, 2021 by Demetrica Shipp
Republicans Running On Resentment
They are betting voters would rather see less for poor people than more for everyone.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Big Tech Censors Senator Johnson, Milwaukee Press Club
Jun 15th, 2021 by Republican Party of Wisconsin
Ron Johnson’s Repeated Racism
Clueless comment on Tulsa echoes past statements on Capitol riot and Charlottesville Nazis.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
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
Evers Announces Reelection Bid
Speech at state Democratic convention touts education spending and new Foxconn contract.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Laurel White
Ron Johnson Undecided if He’ll Run in 2022
The senator also said "legitimate concerns" of election fraud in 2020 shouldn't be dismissed.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
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
PRO Act Is Key to American Dream
Biden’s proposed Protecting the Right to Organize Act would protect union rights.
May 28th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Chris Larson Files To Run for U.S. Senate
State senator hopes to make move to Washington.
May 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Evers Will Run For Reelection
But will Barnes be his running mate? If not, who will Evers pick?
May 18th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
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
Should Liz Cheney Be Praised?
Or condemned? Liberals seem to disagree.
May 12th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Foxconn Shows Folly of Cheesehead Revolution
Walker, Ryan, Priebus pushed business-friendly policies. The result: an abysmal failure.
May 12th, 2021 by Dan Shafer
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
Johnson Betrays Constitutional Oath
Betrayal by U.S. Senator extends to other issues as well.
May 10th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
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
GOP Legislators Push Mexican Border Wall
Including a video. With music. 'Trump wall’ better than 'Obama wall.’
May 5th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Ron Johnson Threatens Republicans
Pandemic policies he pushes will cause the most deaths among Republican voters.
May 5th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Tom Nelson Wrote Book on Union Struggles
Outagamie County Exec and Democratic challenger to Ron Johnson is strongly pro-labor.
May 5th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Vice President Visits City, Sells Jobs Plan
Harris tours UWM Clean Energy Laboratories, promotes infrastructure spending.
May 4th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
Ron Johnson Looks Like Russian Tool
He once condemned Russia and Vladimir Putin. What explains the turnabout?
May 3rd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Will Biden Deliver Immigration Reform?
It’s time. He promised voters to prioritize reform bill in the first 100 days.
May 1st, 2021 by Christine Neumann-Ortiz
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
Who’s the Most Right Wing Of All?
Conservative group ranks state’s most conservative members of Congress and Legislature.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Ron Johnson Favors “Limited” COVID-19 Vaccination
"I see no reason to be pushing vaccines on people," the senator said.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
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
Hot Democratic Contest for U.S. Senate
Several impressive candidates looking to defeat Ron Johnson. Who's the front runner?
Apr 19th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
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
Godlewski Will Run for U.S. Senate
State Treasurer is fourth Democrat to announce for seat held by Ron Johnson.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
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
Johnson’s ‘Presidential’ Speech Fizzles
Senator gets no coverage of Mar-a-Lago speech, but working hard to get national attention.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
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
Which Members of Congress Got Vaccine?
One third are Republicans, survey of 22 states find. But Wisconsin divided by party.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Laura Olson and Ariana Figueroa
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
How Baldwin Fought For Retiree Pensions
22,500 in Wisconsin, 1 million nationally faced massive cuts in their pensions.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
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
Is Ron Johnson the New Trump?
The nation's new leader in peddling conspiracy theories. Is he planning a run for president?
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
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
Sen. Warnock Offers to Help Johnson
Georgia Democrat wants to help Ron Johnson overcome his "racism and moral blindness."
Mar 21st, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Johnson Discusses Media Bias, Democrat Election Measures on ‘Sunday Morning Futures’
Mar 20th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
