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Cherie Johnson

Sessions Served    Other Information

Senate 2027-Present (District 26)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Winona

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

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Gender: Female
Religion: Christian
Reported Minority: None Reported
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City of Residence (when first elected): Winona
Occupation (when first elected): Teacher at Hope Lutheran High School

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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Ben
Children: Seven children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Religion reported on her 2026 campaign website.

95th Legislative Session (2027-2028)

  Session Details   Convened Date:
Body: Senate
District: 26
Elected: 11/3/2026
Residence: Winona
Term of Office: 1/4/2027 to 1/5/2031
Oath Date: 1/12/2027
Counties Represented: Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Winona
Occupation: Teacher at Hope Lutheran High School
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:

OTHER INFORMATION

News Sources

The Library maintains newspaper clippings on individual legislators during their terms. Clippings are available from 1973 to the present in a variety of formats: 1973-1999, microfiche available at the Library; 2000-2009, scanned in yearly compilations and digitally available on the legislative network; 2009-present, archived in a searchable database maintained by the Library and available on the legislative network.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

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