Dean Johnson (politician)
Dean Elton Johnson (born June 24, 1947 in Lanesboro, Minnesota) is a former Minnesota politician and a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. He is a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and a former member, majority leader and minority leader of the Minnesota Senate.
Dean Elton Johnson | |
|---|---|
| 8th Minnesota Senate Majority Leader | |
| In office January 2004 – January 2007 | |
| Preceded by | John Hottinger |
| Succeeded by | Larry Pogemiller |
| 11th Minnesota Senate Minority Leader | |
| In office January 1993 – July 9, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Duane Benson |
| Succeeded by | Dick Day |
| Minnesota State Senator | |
| In office 1983–2007 | |
| Minnesota State Representative | |
| In office 1979–1983 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 24, 1947 |
| Political party | Republican, 1983–2000 DFL, 2000–present |
| Spouse(s) | Avonelle Johnson (deceased), Debbie Johnson |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Willmar, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Luther College Luther Seminary U.S. Army War College |
| Occupation | Minister, National Guard, University Regent |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army National Guard |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
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