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Ronald Harold Johnson
U.S. Senate Wisconsin
Tenure
2011 - Present
Term ends
2029
Years in position
14
Predecessor: Russ Feingold (D)
Compensation
Base salary
$174,000
Net worth
$24,442,007
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 8, 2022
Education
Bachelor's
University of Minnesota
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Ronald Harold Johnson (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin. He assumed office on January 3, 2011. His current term ends on January 3, 2029.

Johnson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Wisconsin. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Johnson was first elected to the Senate in 2010 when he defeated incumbent Sen. Russ Feingold (D). He won re-election in 2016, again defeating Feingold in a re-match of their 2010 race.[1]


Biography

Johnson was born in Mankato, Minnesota. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota and worked as an accountant before starting a plastic sheeting business with his brother-in-law.[2] He worked in the business until becoming a U.S. senator.[3]

Committee assignments

U.S. Senate

2025-2026

Johnson was assigned to the following committees:[Source]

2023-2024

Johnson was assigned to the following committees:[Source]

2021-2022

Johnson was assigned to the following committees:[Source]

2017-2018

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Johnson was assigned to the following committees:[4]

2015-2016

Johnson served on the following committees:[5]

2013-2014

Johnson served on the following Senate committees:[6]

  • Committee on the Budget
  • Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
    • Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security
    • Subcommittee on Science and Space
    • Subcommittee on Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export Promotion
    • Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet
    • Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security
  • Committee on Foreign Relations
    • The Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs
    • The Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy and Global Women's Issues
    • The Subcommittee on European Affairs Ranking Member
    • The Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs
  • Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
    • Subcommittee on the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Federal Programs and the Federal Workforce
    • Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Oversight
    • Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship

2011-2012

Johnson served on the following Senate committees:[2]

  • Committee on the Budget
  • Committee on Appropriations
    • Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
    • Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
    • Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
    • Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
    • Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies
  • Special Committee on Aging
  • Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
    • Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery and Intergovernmental Affairs
    • Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security
    • Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia

Issues

Syria

See also: United States involvement in Syria

Johnson criticized President Barack Obama's handling of the conflict in Syria, saying he "backed America into a corner" and failed to lead on the situation in Syria in September 2013. Johnson said, "I am hoping that through these hearings, through this discussion with the American people, the president can make a strong case and that we can get America behind him and behind the actions that, quite honestly, nobody wants to take. He dithered, he didn’t act decisively right off the bat, so based on, with all the leaks, with all the discussion going on, yeah I didn’t see any reason for real quick action. He’ll be in a far stronger position if he makes the case and convinces the American public and Congress."[7]

After voting against the Senate resolution, Johnson said, "I'm highly concerned that the administration's action will be ineffective. And I think ineffective action would be actually worse than no action whatsoever. I really did not get any kind of comfort level that this administration has adequately planned for the repercussions of a strike against Syria. They may be able to provide me with that comfort over the next couple of days before we take the final vote. But right now I simply did not have the information or the answers to the questions I needed to even allow me to consider voting yes on this resolution."[8]

Affordable Care Act

Johnson discussed what he saw as the challenges Republicans would face after the Affordable Care Act went into effect. He said, "It’s no longer just a piece of paper that you can repeal and it goes away. There’s something there. We have to recognize that reality. We have to deal with the people that are currently covered under Obamacare." Johnson favored removing the mandates but keeping the online exchanges.[9]

Drones filibuster

See also: Rand Paul filibuster of John Brennan's CIA Nomination in March 2013

On March 6, 2013, Senator Rand Paul (R) led a 13-hour filibuster of President Obama's CIA Director nominee, John Brennan. Paul started the filibuster in order to highlight his concerns about the administration's drone policies. In particular, Paul said he was concerned about whether a drone could be used to kill an American citizen within the United States border without any due process involved. Paul and other civil liberties activists were critical of President Obama for not offering a clear response to the question. A total of 14 senators joined Paul in the filibuster—13 Republicans and one Democrat.[10][11][12]

Johnson was one of the 13 Republican senators who joined Paul in his filibuster.[13][14]

Thirty Republican senators did not support the filibuster.[15][16][17]

The day after the filibuster, Attorney General Eric Holder sent a letter to Paul, responding to the filibuster. Holder wrote, "Does the president have the authority to use a weaponized drone to kill an American not engaged in combat on U.S. soil? The answer to that is no."[18]

Elections

2022

See also: United States Senate election in Wisconsin, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Wisconsin

Incumbent Ronald Harold Johnson defeated Mandela Barnes, Adam Nicholas Paul, and Scott Aubart in the general election for U.S. Senate Wisconsin on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ronald Harold Johnson
Ronald Harold Johnson (R)
 
50.4
 
1,337,185
Image of Mandela Barnes
Mandela Barnes (D) Candidate Connection
 
49.4
 
1,310,467
Adam Nicholas Paul (Logic Party) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
67
Scott Aubart (American Independent Party) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
0
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
4,758

Total votes: 2,652,477
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Wisconsin

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Wisconsin on August 9, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Mandela Barnes
Mandela Barnes Candidate Connection
 
77.8
 
390,279
Image of Alex Lasry
Alex Lasry (Unofficially withdrew) Candidate Connection
 
8.9
 
44,609
Image of Sarah Godlewski
Sarah Godlewski (Unofficially withdrew) Candidate Connection
 
8.1
 
40,555
Image of Tom Nelson
Tom Nelson (Unofficially withdrew) Candidate Connection
 
2.2
 
10,995
Image of Steven Olikara
Steven Olikara Candidate Connection
 
1.1
 
5,619
Image of Darrell Williams
Darrell Williams
 
0.7
 
3,646
Image of Kou Lee
Kou Lee Candidate Connection
 
0.7
 
3,434
Image of Peter Peckarsky
Peter Peckarsky
 
0.5
 
2,446
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
177

Total votes: 501,760
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Wisconsin

Incumbent Ronald Harold Johnson defeated David Schroeder in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Wisconsin on August 9, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ronald Harold Johnson
Ronald Harold Johnson
 
83.6
 
563,871
Image of David Schroeder
David Schroeder
 
16.3
 
109,917
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
693

Total votes: 674,481
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2016

See also: United States Senate election in Wisconsin, 2016

The race for Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat was one of nine competitive battleground races in 2016 that helped Republicans maintain control of the Senate. Incumbent Ron Johnson (R) defeated former Senator Russ Feingold (D) and Phil Anderson (L) in the general election on November 8, 2016.[19][20][21]

In a rematch of the 2010 election, Johnson defeated Feingold for a second time to retain his Senate seat. Johnson trailed in the polls for most of the election.[22][23] In the final weeks of the election, Johnson received funding from national Republicans. Johnson said, "I wish I would have had the cavalry show up in June, July, August when Feingold was using his little moneymaking machine to out resource me. I guess, better late than never."[23][22]

Feingold reacted to his loss by saying to supporters, “I didn’t expect this outcome, to be honest with you.” Commenting on his loss and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s, Feingold said, “I would urge you to be as restrained as you can be as the next steps occur...this could be one the most challenging times in the history of our country.”[24]

Johnson, who defeated Feingold by three percentage points, said in his victory speech, "I believe America has given us a chance, an opportunity to put this nation on the right path. It's exactly what I intend to do."[23]

U.S. Senate, Wisconsin General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRon Johnson Incumbent 50.2% 1,479,471
     Democratic Russ Feingold 46.8% 1,380,335
     Libertarian Phil Anderson 3% 87,531
     N/A Write-in 0% 8
Total Votes 2,947,345
Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission


U.S. Senate, Wisconsin Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngRuss Feingold 90.2% 303,791
Scott Harbach 9.8% 33,096
Total Votes 336,887
Source: Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commission

2010

On November 2, 2010, Ron Johnson won election to the U.S. Senate. He defeated incumbent Russ Feingold (D), Rob Taylor (Constitution Party of Wisconsin), Ernest J. Pagels, Jr. (Write-in Republican) and Michael D. LaForest (Write-in Independent) in the general election.[25]

U.S. Senate, Wisconsin, 2010
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRon Johnson 51.9% 1,125,999
     Democratic Russell D. Feingold Incumbent 47% 1,020,958
     Constitution Rob Taylor 1.1% 23,473
     Write-in Ernest J. Pagels, Jr. 0% 134
     Write-in Michael D. LaForest 0% 129
     None Scattering 0% 638
Total Votes 2,171,331

Campaign themes

2022

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2016

The following issues were listed on Johnson's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

  • National Security: Ron Johnson is working to keep local communities safe by pushing real solutions to address Islamic terrorism and other threats to our national security. As chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security, he’s addressing the root causes of our security concerns and taking on Washington dysfunction to get results.
  • Jobs: Ron Johnson is an accountant and an Oshkosh manufacturer, not a career politician. He spent 34 years building a company – PACUR – that produces plastic sheeting for packaging, and is creating good-paying jobs and opportunity for Wisconsin families. PACUR has gone from serving a single client to being the world’s largest producer of a specialty plastic for packaging and high-tech printing applications. They don’t export jobs, they export plastic — to over 20 countries, including China. Ron knows that by getting Washington out of the way, we can encourage economic growth in the private sector to create good jobs and economic opportunity for all.
  • Veterans: Ron is committed to standing with “the finest among us” – Wisconsin’s veterans. As Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Ron has worked to hold the VA accountable after the tragedies at Tomah, support veterans after they leave the service and in their future careers, and promote a strong national defense.

[26]

—Ron Johnson's campaign website, https://www.ronjohnsonforsenate.com/issues/

Campaign finance summary


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Ronald Harold Johnson campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022U.S. Senate WisconsinWon general$36,479,852 $35,762,010
2016U.S. Senate, WisconsinWon $19,229,718 N/A**
2010U.S. Senate (Wisconsin)Won $15,235,898 N/A**
Grand total$70,945,468 $35,762,010
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Notable endorsements

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This section displays endorsements this individual made in elections within Ballotpedia's coverage scope.

Notable candidate endorsements by Ronald Harold Johnson
EndorseeElectionStageOutcome
Donald Trump  source  (Conservative Party, R) President of the United States (2024) PrimaryWon General
Daniel Kelly  source  (Nonpartisan) Wisconsin Supreme Court (2023) GeneralLost General
Mitt Romney  source  (R) President of the United States (2012) PrimaryLost General

Personal finance disclosures

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Analysis

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117th Congress (2021-2023)

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116th Congress (2019-2021)

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115th Congress (2017-2019)

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114th Congress (2015-2017)

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113th Congress (2013-2015)

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Noteworthy events

Tested positive for coronavirus on October 3, 2020

See also: Government official, politician, and candidate deaths, diagnoses, and quarantines due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021
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On October 3, 2020, Johnson's office announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19.[27]

Key votes

See also: Key votes

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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025

The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, and ended on January 3, 2025. At the start of the session, Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025
Vote Bill and description Status
Yes check.svg Yea Yes check.svg Passed (87-13)[29]
Yes check.svg Yea Yes check.svg Passed (87-11)[31]
Yes check.svg Yea Yes check.svg Passed (88-9)[33]
Red x.svg Nay Yes check.svg Passed (63-36)[35]
Yes check.svg Yea Yes check.svg Passed (68-23)[37]
Yes check.svg Yea Red x.svg Failed (50-49)[39]
Yes check.svg Yea Yes check.svg Passed (50-46)[41]
Red x.svg Nay Yes check.svg Passed (76-20)[43]
Red x.svg Nay Yes check.svg Passed (75-22)[45]
Yes check.svg Yea Yes check.svg Passed (88-4)[47]
Red x.svg Nay Yes check.svg Passed (51-48)[49]
Red x.svg Nay Yes check.svg Passed (51-49)[51]
Red x.svg Nay Yes check.svg Passed (79-18)[53]
Red x.svg Nay Red x.svg Failed (43-50)[55]
Red x.svg Nay Red x.svg Failed (51-44)[57]
Red x.svg Nay Yes check.svg Passed (78-18)[59]
Red x.svg Nay Red x.svg Failed (48-44)[61]


Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

See also


External links

Footnotes

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  9. New York Times, "With Health Law Cemented, G.O.P. Debates Next Move," accessed January 2, 2014
  10. CNN, "Rand Paul says he's heard from White House after filibuster," March 7, 2013
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  12. ABC News, "Rand Paul Wins Applause From GOP and Liberals," March 7, 2013
  13. The Blaze, "Here Are All the GOP Senators That Participated in Rand Paul’s 12+ Hour Filibuster… and the Ones Who Didn’t," March 7, 2013
  14. Los Angeles Times, "Sen. Rand Paul ends marathon filibuster of John Brennan," March 7, 2013
  15. Breitbart, "AWOL: Meet The GOP Senators Who Refused to Stand With Rand," March 7, 2013
  16. Politico, "Rand Paul filibuster blasted by Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham," March 7, 2013
  17. Politico, "Rand Paul pulls plug on nearly 13-hour filibuster," March 7, 2017
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