Sen. Ruth Johnson

(R-Groveland Township)
11 Terms
Senate District 24
7300 BOB
517-373-1636

senrjohnson@senate.michigan.gov
Official Website

Biographical Information

Born: January 8, 1955 in Pontiac
Children: Emily
Education: Associate's degree - Oakland Community College; Bachelor's degree, Teaching Certificate - Oakland University; Master's Degree, Clinical Social Work - Wayne State University
Employment/Military Record: Small business owner/operator
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 24th District 2022
General Vote: 87,171 of 132,487 (65%)
Primary Vote: 36,231 of 36,231 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: ABC of Michigan PAC; Great Lakes Education Project; Michigan Chamber of Commerce; Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC; Michigan Freedom Network; Michigan Manufacturers Association; Michigan Realtors; Michigan Retailers Association; National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan

Michigan Senate 14th District 2018
General Vote: 64,253 of 115,411 (55%)
Primary Vote: 20,958 of 27,356 (76%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Farm Bureau, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC

Secretary of State 2014
General Vote: 1,649,047 of 3,080,795 (53%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Bankers Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Realtors PAC

Secretary of State 2010
General Vote: 1,612,834 of 3,180,932 (50%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Lt. Governor 2006
General Vote: 1,608,694 of 3,801,434 (42%)
Primary Vote: 579,223 of 579,223 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 46th District 2002
General Vote: 21,582 of 30,448 (70%)
Primary Vote: 3,833 of 5,559 (68%)

Other Offices: Oakland County Clerk (2005-2010); Michigan House of Representatives (1999-2004); Oakland County Commission (1989-1998)
Political Activities: Candidate for lieutenant governor, 2006
Religion: Methodist

Committee Assignments
Key Legislative Staff
Garrett Wheat, Chief of Staff
gwheat@senate.michigan.gov
Lauren DeFouw, Legislative Director
ldefouw@senate.michigan.gov
Jennifer Helmer, Legislative Aide
jhelmer@senate.michigan.gov
Ryan McNeill, Office Assistant
rmcneill@senate.michigan.gov

Sponsored Legislation
SB 70
Health Professionals
SB 110
Abortion
SB 134
Ignition Interlock Device
SB 155
Voting Equipment
SB 214
Child Marriage
SR 7
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