Alice Johnson (politician)
Alice M. Johnson (born April 1, 1941) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 37 in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Alice Johnson | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Pam Wolf (District 51) |
| Succeeded by | Jerry Newton |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 48B district 51A (1987–1993) | |
| 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) | |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Metropolitan State University Minneapolis Community College (A.A.) Concordia University (B.A.) Harvard University (M.A.) |
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] She did not seek re-election in 2016.
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
- "Johnson, Alice M." Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved May 10, 2013.