Ron Johnson — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as the senior United States Senator from Wisconsin, a seat he has held since 2011.
First elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010, defeating Russ Feingold, and reelected in 2016 and 2022.
Previously served as chief executive officer of a plastics manufacturer in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Chaired the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs during his second term.
Advocates for a balanced budget, partial privatization of Social Security, and expanded free trade.
Opposed the Affordable Care Act and aligned himself with Donald Trump during his second term.

Biography

Ronald Harold Johnson is the senior United States Senator from Wisconsin, a position he has held since 2011. A Republican, Johnson was first elected to the U.S.

Senate in 2010, defeating Democratic incumbent Russ Feingold. He was reelected in 2016 in a rematch against Feingold, and again in 2022, narrowly defeating Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. Before entering politics, Johnson was the chief executive officer of a plastics manufacturer in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.