J. Bennett Johnston
American politician (born 1932) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Bennett Johnston Jr. (born June 10, 1932) is a retired American attorney, politician, and later lobbyist. A member of the Democratic Party, Johnston represented Louisiana in the United States Senate from 1972 to 1997.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Louisiana, Preceded by ...
J. Bennett Johnston | |
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United States Senator from Louisiana | |
In office November 14, 1972 – January 3, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Elaine Edwards |
Succeeded by | Mary Landrieu |
Member of the Louisiana Senate from the Caddo Parish at-large district | |
In office 1968–1972 | |
Preceded by | Johnny Rogers (at-large) Jackson B. Davis |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the Caddo Parish at-large district | |
In office 1964–1968 | |
Preceded by | Wellborn Jack (at-large) |
Succeeded by | At-large delegation |
Personal details | |
Born | John Bennett Johnston Jr. (1932-06-10) June 10, 1932 (age 91) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Mary Hunter Gunn (m. 1956) |
Relations | Tim Roemer (son-in-law) |
Children | 4 |
Education | United States Military Academy (BS) Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (LLB) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1956–1959 |
Unit | J.A.G. Corps |
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Beginning his political career when elected as a state representative from Caddo Parish in 1964, Johnston also served in the state senate before winning election to the U.S. Senate.