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Mark Johnson (Minnesota politician)

Mark Johnson (Minnesota politician)

Member of the Minnesota Senate

Mark Johnson is an American lawyer, politician, and member of the Minnesota Senate. A Republican, Johnson represents parts of Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Norman and Roseau counties in northwestern Minnesota. He previously served as acting majority leader of the Minnesota Senate, and now serves as minority leader.[1]

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Early life, education, and career

Johnson was raised near Mentor, Minnesota. After graduating from Fertile-Beltrami High School, he received a bachelor's degree from Bethel University and a J.D. degree from the University of North Dakota.[2] Johnson owns a legal firm in East Grand Forks, Minnesota and is a partner in his family's concrete business.[3]

Minnesota Senate

Johnson was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016 by a wide margin and reelected in 2020.[4] He succeeded LeRoy Stumpf, who retired after 34 years in the Senate.[3]

Personal life

Johnson and his wife, Skyler, have three children and live in East Grand Forks.[5]

References

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    Derosier, Alex (11 November 2022). "Minneapolis lawmaker to head new DFL Senate majority, 'most diverse' in history". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
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    "Minnesota Senate Victory Fund". Minnesota Senate Victory Fund. 2016-08-13. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
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    Hageman, John. "A new face: Mark Johnson takes over for longtime Minnesota lawmaker". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
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    "Minnesota 1st District State Senate Results: Mark Johnson Wins". The New York Times. 2017-08-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
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    "Johnson, Mark - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
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