Gary Johnson (Wisconsin politician)
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Gary K. Johnson (September 14, 1939 – August 8, 2008) was an American educator and Democratic politician. He served 14 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing southern Rock County, and was majority leader from 1980 until 1985. After leaving the Assembly, he worked for a time as Assistant Superintendent in the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Gary K. Johnson | |
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Majority Leader of the Wisconsin Assembly | |
In office January 26, 1980 – January 7, 1985 | |
Preceded by | James W. Wahner |
Succeeded by | Dismas Becker |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Barbara Ulichny |
Succeeded by | Vernon W. Holschbach |
Constituency | 25th district |
In office January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Robert Quackenbush |
Constituency | 45th district |
In office January 4, 1971 – January 1, 1973 | |
Preceded by | George B. Belting |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Constituency | Rock 3rd district |
Personal details | |
Born | (1939-09-14)September 14, 1939 Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S. |
Died | August 8, 2008(2008-08-08) (aged 68) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Heather |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Beloit College (B.A.) |
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