Debbie Johnson
American politician
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Debbie J. Johnson (born October 1, 1957) is an American politician and a former member of the Minnesota Senate who represented District 49, which includes portions of Anoka County in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area. A Republican, she was first elected to the Senate in 2000, and was re-elected in 2002 and 2006. Prior to the 2002 redistricting, she represented the old District 50.[1]
Debbie Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 49th district | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – January 4, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Paula Hanson |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Benson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1957 |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | legislator |
Johnson was a member of the Senate's Capital Investment Committee, the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee, the Health, Housing and Family Security Committee, and the Taxes Committee.[2] Her special legislative concerns included education, commerce, jobs, transportation, and taxes.[3]
On February 13, 2010, Johnson lost her bid for endorsement to challenger Michelle Benson, also of Ham Lake, at the party's senate district convention.[4] She later announced that she would not seek a fourth term.[5]
Johnson is the parent of two children.
