Joseph C. Johnston
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BornOctober 26, 1938
DiedSeptember 19, 2015 (aged 76)
PartyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Judy Johnston (1957–?), Amanda Potterfield (1983–2015)
Joseph C. Johnston | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
| In office 1969–1973 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 26, 1938 |
| Died | September 19, 2015 (aged 76) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Judy Johnston (1957–?), Amanda Potterfield (1983–2015) |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Iowa |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Joseph C. Johnston (October 26, 1938 – September 19, 2015) was an American politician in the state of Iowa.
Joe Johnston was born in Waterloo, Iowa. He was a lawyer. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1969 to 1973 as a Democrat.[1] He was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Congress from Iowa's 3rd congressional district, running unsuccessfully against Republican incumbent Cooper Evans.[2] Following his death, the Iowa House of Representatives passed a resolution "in appreciation of his service."[3]
