Sheldon Johnson
Sheldon Johnson (b. March 25, 1954) is a former Democratic-Farmer-Labor member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 67B from 2001 to 2019. Johnson did not file to run for re-election in 2018.
Biography
Johnson earned his B.A. in social work from Bethel College and his M.A. in psychology from the University of Saint Thomas. His professional experience includes working as a caseworker in the adult workhouse of Ramsey County Community Corrections, a youth caseworker for Boys Totem Town, and a family court officer.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Civil Law and Data Practices |
| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform |
| • State Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • State Government Finance, DFL Lead |
| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform |
| • Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:
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| • Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy |
| • Higher Education Finance and Policy |
| • Judiciary Finance and Policy |
| • Labor, Workplace and Regulated Industries, Chair |
| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform |
| • Judiciary Policy and Finance |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Civil Justice |
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Public Safety Policy and Oversight |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Sheldon Johnson did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 31, 2016.
Incumbent Sheldon Johnson defeated Lisa Thompson and Joseph Weverka in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 67B general election.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 67B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Sheldon Johnson Incumbent |
69.62% | 10,021 | |
| Republican | Lisa Thompson | 24.68% | 3,553 | |
| Libertarian | Joseph Weverka | 5.70% | 820 | |
| Total Votes | 14,394 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Sheldon Johnson ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 67B Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 67B Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Sheldon Johnson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Lisa Thompson ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 67B Republican primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 67B Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Lisa Thompson (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Sheldon Johnson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. John Quinn was unopposed in the Republican primary. Johnson defeated Quinn in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Sheldon Johnson Incumbent |
72.8% | 6,222 | |
| Republican | John Quinn | 26.8% | 2,289 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.4% | 33 | |
| Total Votes | 8,544 | |||
2012
Johnson won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 67B. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated John Quinn (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Sheldon Johnson Incumbent |
76% | 11,318 | |
| Republican | John Quinn | 24% | 3,569 | |
| Total Votes | 14,887 | |||
2010
Johnson won re-election to the District 67B seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Cheryl Golden-Black (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 67B (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Sheldon Johnson (DFL)
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5,986 | 70.42% | ||
| Cheryl Golden-Black (R) | 2,488 | 29.27% | ||
| Write-In | 26 | 0.31% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Johnson won election to the District 67B seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating David Carlson. [12]
Johnson raised $22,736 for his campaign.[13]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 67B (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Sheldon Johnson (DFL)
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10,142 | 71.41% | ||
| David Carlson (R) | 4,011 | 28.24% | ||
| Write-In | 50 | 0.35% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2018
In 2018, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 20 through May 21.
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2017
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In 2017, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 through May 22. The legislature held a special session from May 23 to May 26.
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2016
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In 2016, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from March 8 through May 23.
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2015
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In 2015, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 6 through May 18.
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2014
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In 2014, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 25 to May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 20.
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Personal
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Johnson has two children. He has been on the Board of Directors of the Community Design Center and Progressive Minnesota, and a member of the Mississippi River Parkway Commission.[1]
Recent news
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External links
- Office website
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Johnson
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2010 Election Results," accessed March 9, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "All Races by Legislative District," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Johnson's 2008 campaign contributions
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| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 67B 2001–2019 |
Succeeded by Jay Xiong (D) |
