Ronald Johnson (Alabama politician)

Ronald G. Johnson (September 21, 1943 – July 14, 2020) was an American politician.

Ron Johnson
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
In office
January 3, 1984 – July 14, 2020
Preceded byJim Bennett[1]
Succeeded byBen Robbins[2]
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 54th district
In office
November 8, 1978 – January 3, 1984
Preceded byMurray McClusky[3]
Succeeded byGeorge Perdue[4]
Personal details
Born(1943-09-21)September 21, 1943
Bonifay, Florida, US
DiedJuly 14, 2020(2020-07-14) (aged 76)
Birmingham, Alabama, US
Political partyRepublican
ProfessionPharmacist

Johnson was born in Bonifay, Florida. Johnson received his degrees in chemistry and biology from Florida State University and in pharmacy from Auburn University. He lived in Sylacauga, Alabama and was a pharmacist. He was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 33rd District, serving since 1978, which made him the chamber's most senior member. Johnson was a member of the Democratic Party until 1998, when he switched to the Republican Party.[5] He died of liver cancer on July 14, 2020, while still in office.[6][7]

References
  1. "Our Campaigns - AL House 033 Race - Nov 08, 1983". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  2. https://www.al.com/politics/2021/01/republican-ben-robbins-wins-state-house-district-33-special-election.html
  3. "Our Campaigns - AL House 054 Race - Nov 07, 1978". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  4. "Our Campaigns - AL House 054 Race - Nov 02, 1982". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  5. "Ronald Johnson". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  6. "Alabama Rep. Ronald Johnson dies at 76". July 15, 2020.
  7. Perryman, Lee (July 14, 2020). "State Representative Ron Johnson dies". Sylacauga News.
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