Johnson, Mark T.
Senate 2017-2022 (District 01); Senate 2023-Present (District 01)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Clay, Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/9/????
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Baptist
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
East Grand Forks
Occupation (when first elected):
Small business owner, Johnson Concrete Construction
EDUCATION
Fertile-Beltrami High School; Secondary;
Bethel University; B.A.; Finance and Economics
University of North Dakota; J.D.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Skyler
Children:
Three children: Archer, Livley, Cullen
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
In September of 2021, he will "fill in as interim leader until the caucus can elect a permanent replacement" (Star Tribune, September 4, 2021).
Religion is provided by his 2016 campaign website. He is a member of Grace Baptist Church.
Body:
Senate
District:
01
Elected:
11/5/2024
Residence:
East Grand Forks
Term of Office:
1/2/2023 to 1/3/2027
Counties Represented:
Clay, Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
Occupation:
Small business owner, attorney
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Rules and Administration (Chair)
[Co-chair]
-
State and Local Government
Body:
Senate
District:
01
Elected:
11/8/2022
Residence:
East Grand Forks
Term of Office:
1/2/2023 to 1/3/2027
Counties Represented:
Clay, Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
Occupation:
Small business owner; Attorney
Party:
Republican
Leadership Position:
Minority Leader
Body:
Senate
District:
01
Elected:
11/3/2020
Residence:
East Grand Forks
Term of Office:
1/4/2021 to 1/1/2023
Counties Represented:
Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
Occupation:
Small business owner
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Civil Law and Data Practices Policy
-
Finance
-
Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy
-
Redistricting (Chair)
-
Rules and Administration
-
Rules and Administration: Subcommittee on Committees
-
Rules and Administration: Subcommittee on Conference Committees
Leadership Position:
Deputy Majority Leader
Leadership Position:
Majority Leader
Leadership Notes: He was appointed interim Majority Leader for a brief time in September of 2021.
Body:
Senate
District:
01
Elected:
11/8/2016
Residence:
East Grand Forks
Term of Office:
1/2/2017 to 1/3/2021
Counties Represented:
Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
Occupation:
Small business owner, Johnson Concrete Construction
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance
-
Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy
-
Environment and Natural Resources Finance
-
Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy
Body:
Senate
District:
01
Elected:
11/8/2016
Residence:
East Grand Forks
Term of Office:
1/2/2017 to 1/3/2021
Counties Represented:
Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
Occupation:
Small business owner, Johnson Concrete Construction
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance
-
Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy
-
Environment and Natural Resources Finance
-
Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy
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