Alice Johnson (politician)
| Alice Johnson | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 37th district | |
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Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 48B district 51A (1987–1993) | |
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In office January 6, 1987 – January 2, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon Backlund |
| Succeeded by | Connie Bernardy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1941 |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Richard Jefferson (m. 1999) |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Spring Lake Park, Minnesota |
| Alma mater |
Metropolitan State University Minneapolis Community College (A.A.) Concordia University (B.A.) Harvard University (M.A.) |
| Occupation | legislator |
Alice M. Johnson (born April 1, 1941) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 37 in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Education
Johnson attended Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis Community College—graduating with an A.A., Concordia University—graduating with a B.A., and Harvard University—graduating with a M.A. in 1996.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Johnson was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1986 and was re-elected every two years until she retired in 2000.[1]
1992 congressional campaign
Johnson ran unsuccessfully for election to the United States House of Representatives in 1992. She lost the DFL endorsement to Gary Sikorski.[1]
Minnesota Senate
Johnson was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2012.[1]
Personal life
Johnson is married to Richard Jefferson, who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1987 to 1999. They reside in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota. She is a retired chemist who worked for the United States Bureau of Mines.[1]
References
External links
- Alice Johnson at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator Alice Johnson official Minnesota Senate website
- Senator Alice Johnson official campaign website