Ronnie Johns (politician)

Ronnie Johns is an American politician from the state of Louisiana. A Republican, Johns has represented the 27th district of the Louisiana State Senate, based in Lake Charles, since 2012.[1] Johns formerly represented the 33rd district of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1996 until 2008.[2]

Ronnie Johns
Member of the Louisiana Senate
from the 27th district
Assumed office
2012
Preceded byWillie Mount
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
In office
1996–2008
Succeeded byMike Danahay
Personal details
Born (1949-07-14) July 14, 1949
Bunkie, Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Michelle Johns
Children1
ResidenceSulphur, Louisiana, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe, BS

Career

Johns was a member of the Sulphur City Council from 1978 until 1982. In 1995, he was elected to the 33rd district of the Louisiana House of Representatives, where he served until 2008.[3]

In 2011, Johns announced he would run for the 27th district of the Louisiana State Senate. He was elected without opposition, and was re-elected in 2015 and 2019.[2] In 2020, Johns vied to become the next President of the Senate, but was defeated by fellow Republican Page Cortez.[4]

Personal life

Johns lives in Sulphur with his wife Michelle; they have one daughter.[3]

References
  1. "Senator Ronnie Johns". Louisiana State Senate. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  2. "Ronnie Johns". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  3. "Ronnie Johns' Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  4. Will Sentell (January 13, 2020). "Page Cortez chosen as president of the Louisiana Senate". The Advocate. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
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