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 Is Not Helping
Action is needed on virus and we’re taking it in Wisconsin. Johnson’s comments insult our efforts.
Mar 21st, 2020 by Tom Nelson
State Treasurer Surveys COVID-19 Economic Fallout
Supports federal proposal for a Universal Basic Income.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
State Rep. Brostoff Quarantining After Coronavirus Exposure
Brostoff, the latest Wisconsin politico to be exposed to the virus, is "keeping a cool head".
Mar 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Now the Reddest State?
No state in America has been more opposed to federal coronavirus relief package.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Johnson Amendment Would Protect Workers During Coronavirus Emergency
Mar 18th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Senators Must Pass Coronavirus Act
House passed relief bill goes to Senate, Johnson and Baldwin should support it.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Sarah Godlewski
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
Nothing Changed After Molson Coors Shooting
Wisconsin's GOP legislators mourned publicly, but continue ignoring calls from Democrats to address gun violence.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Coronavirus and Candor
While some Republican push Trump for action, Ron Johnson lets administration officials testify behind closed doors.
Mar 4th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
The Myth of Nonpartisan Judicial Elections
They could hardly be more partisan. Time to rethink how we elect Supreme Court members?
Feb 27th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Hmong Leaders Rally Against Deportation
Efforts by Trump administration to deport Hmongs to Laos condemned at rally in Wausau.
Feb 25th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Ron Johnson Shows No Loyalty
Seems afraid to support his former aide in state Senate primary against Tom Tiffany.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Gregory Humphrey
Johnson, Murphy, Barrasso to Meet with President Zelensky
Feb 12th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
The Courage of Mitt Romney
And the sad spectacle of Wisconsin Sen. Ron Jonnson.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
GOP Opens First Milwaukee Field Office
State Republican party is looking to expand outreach to African-American voters.
Feb 8th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Irrelevant If Trump Broke Law, Johnson Says
Wisconsin’s Republican Senator is voting against impeachment of president.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
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
Call Bolton to Testify, Baldwin Urges
Former National Security advisor’s book says Trump froze Ukraine aid to force Biden investigation and implicates Ron Johnson.
Jan 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
“Gut Check Time” For Senators, Baldwin Says
Pushes U.S. Senate to let Bolton testify in Trump impeachment trial.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Trump Wants to Slash Social Security
If reelected will push for this. Has proposed $1.9 trillion cut in entitlement programs.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
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
Trump’s Decision to Kill
The President seems to have gotten away with murder, just like he said he would.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Bill Christofferson
Trump Visit Draws Protests Downtown
Protests and police maneuvers may be a taste of DNC 2020.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Wisconsin Jail Population Rising
Rise attributed to opioid epidemic and state bail laws.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer and Keegan Kyle
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
Trump’s Flights of Fancy at Rally
President's speech in Milwaukee filled with exaggerations and made-up numbers.
Jan 15th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing
Activists are protesting and politicos weighing in on assassination, U.S. troop escalation.
Jan 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
All They Want for Christmas
The Christmas wish lists of Gov. Evers, Mayor Barrett and other politicians.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Johnson: House Impeachment Charges ‘Pretty Thin Gruel’
Dec 22nd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
It’s “Obvious” Senate Will Acquit Trump
So says Ron Johnson. “Horrifying” that any senators won’t be impartial, says Baldwin.
Dec 18th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
What Is State Doing About School Security?
$96.2 million for security upgrades and training. Has that addressed the problem?
Dec 16th, 2019 by Steven Walters
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
Big Decline in State’s ACA Recipients
State sees 15% decline, Milwaukee County 26% drop in those covered by Obamacare.
Dec 9th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Impeachment Depends on Facts
Republicans ignore them at their own —and America’s — peril.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
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
Ron Johnson Attacks Vindman, Defends Trump
“I was the only member of Congress joining” delegation to Ukraine, he notes.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
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
Senator Baldwin Fights for Retirees
Her bill rescues Central States Pension Fund, which covers 400,000 workers, including 25,000 in this state.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
How Local Doctors Discovered Vaping Illness
Medical College of Wisconsin doctors led the way to discovering some 1,300 vaping related cases in North America.
Nov 10th, 2019 by Lauren Weber
Johnson Dodges Questions About Trump, Ukraine
Wisconsin senator has become one of Trump's most vocal defenders.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Allison Stevens
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
Sen. Johnson Says Trump Not Guilty
President shouldn’t be impeached, says Johnson, who won’t recuse himself despite his Ukraine involvement.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Donald Trump’s Man in Ukraine
Sen. Ron Johnson has bumbled his way into center of impeachment investigation.
Oct 29th, 2019 by Mike Browne
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
7th Congressional Special Election’s Dates Set
Evers sets February 18 primary, May 12 general election for district Sean Duffy has vacated.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Pocan Says Impeachment Vote Coming Soon
Democratic congressman expects House Committee to vote by year's end.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Laurel White
Sen. Ron Johnson Mired In Trump’s Swamp
Johnson attacks FBI, CIA, and the whistleblower to defend Trump.
Oct 9th, 2019 by John Torinus
Johnson Defends Trump, Blasts Media
Sen. Ron Johnson uses appearance on 'Meet The Press' to defend President Trump while attacking the media, CIA and FBI
Oct 8th, 2019 by Brady Carlson
Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans Split on Trump Impeachment
Democrats clear in call for impeachment inquiry, while Republicans have little to say.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Climate Crisis, Listen to Young People
Thousands of young people marched across the US demanding action to fight climate-change, will leaders listen?
Sep 24th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
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
Wis. Republicans Once Backed Gun Control
Backing Brady Bill in 1993. Will any now support the background checks bill?
Aug 30th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Will Ron Johnson Stand Up for Retirees?
Democratic bill protects state workers covered by troubled Central States Pension Fund. Will Johnson support it?
Aug 20th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
The Rise and Fall of Three GOP Stars
Walker, Ryan and Priebus were national Republican leaders who got defeated by Trumpism.
Aug 3rd, 2019 by Robin Bravender
DNC Chair Visits Milwaukee
Chairman Perez says Trump's policies have failed Wisconsin, calls out Republican leaders.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Alana Watson
Obama-Trump Voters Key To Election
Signs of some deserting Trump, including state’s dairy farmers.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
State Republicans Quiet on Trump Tweets
Only Rep. Gallagher offers criticism, only Rep. Duffy offers agreement.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Walker’s New Job Will Pay Plenty
National group he will run has lots of money. But Walker won’t be able to run for office.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
The Republican Attack On “Socialism”
Ron Johnson and Trump lead the way. But beyond that word, things get murky.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Trump Tariffs Killing Wisconsin
In just three years state changed from net exporter to suffering a massive trade deficit.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Sen. Johnson Supports Mexico Tariffs
And he’s considering running for governor or a third term for senator in 2022.
Jun 2nd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
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
State GOP Calls for Stricter Abortion Laws
The hot-button issue took center stage Saturday as Wisconsin Republican lawmakers held their annual statewide convention in Oshkosh.
May 20th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
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
New Leaders at Republican State Convention
Ryan, Walker no longer key players, but focus remains on Trump 2020 victory.
May 13th, 2019 by Steven Walters
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
State’s Representatives Split on Mueller Report
Republicans, Democrats divided on what it says about Trump but most back transparency.
Apr 19th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
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
State Officials Meet to Tackle Drug Epidemic
Two-Day conference focuses on opioids, which killed 916 users in 2017.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
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
Ron Johnson Calls for Ending Tariffs
Study shows Wisconsin could lose 14,000 jobs from Trump’s tariffs.
Feb 8th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan
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
Why GOP Should Back Medicaid Expansion
Voters want it, just like they opposed government shutdown. Republican legislators, take heed.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
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
How Shutdown Is Hurting State
Impact on farmers, Native Americans, food processing companies and more.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
