Mark Johnson (Minnesota politician)
| Mark Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 1st district | |
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Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | LeRoy Stumpf |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse(s) | Skyler |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | East Grand Forks, Minnesota |
| Alma mater |
Bethel University University of North Dakota |
| Occupation | attorney, small business owner |
Mark Johnson is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 1 in northwestern Minnesota as a member of the Minnesota Senate.
Early life and career
Johnson was raised near Mentor, Minnesota. He attended Bethel University and University of North Dakota, graduating with a law degree. He and his wife, Skyler, are partners at Sage Legal in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. He is also a partner with his father of the family business, Johnson Concrete Construction.[1]
Minnesota Senate
Johnson was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016, succeeding retiring 34-year Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) incumbent LeRoy Stumpf.
Personal life
Johnson and his wife, Skyler, have three children. They have resided in East Grand Forks, Minnesota since 2012.[1]
References
- 1 2 Hageman, John (November 23, 2016). "A new face: Mark Johnson takes over for longtime Minnesota lawmaker". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved December 11, 2016.