Aaron Ling Johanson
Aaron Ling Johanson (born January 30, 1980) is an American politician who served as a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from 2010 to 2022, representing Aiea, Moanalua, Foster Village and Fort Shafter in Honolulu County on the island of Oahu.
Aaron Ling Johanson | |
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| Minority Leader of the Hawaii House of Representatives | |
| In office January 16, 2013 – December 29, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Gene Ward |
| Succeeded by | Beth Fukumoto |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 31st district 32nd (2010–2012) | |
| In office November 3, 2010 – November 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lynn Finnegan |
| Succeeded by | Redistricted |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 30, 1980 Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (before 2014) Democratic (2014–present) |
| Alma mater | Yale University (BA, History) |
| Website | |
He was originally elected as a Republican in 2010. He was re-elected as such in 2012 and 2014, serving as House Minority Whip from 2011 to 2013 and as House Minority Leader from 2013 to December 29, 2014, when he changed his party affiliation and joined the Democratic Party. He was re-elected as a Democrat in 2016, defeating his Republican opponent with 70% of the vote. Johanson announced in May 2022 that he would not run for re-election in the 2022 Hawaii House of Representatives election, leaving office at the end of his term.