Doug Johnson (Minnesota politician)

American politician (1942–2022)

Doug Johnson

Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 6th district
In office
1977–2002
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 6B district
In office
1973–1976
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
In office
1971–1972
Personal details
Born| (1942-08-17)August 17, 1942
Cook, Minnesota, U.S.
Died| November 7, 2022(2022-11-07) (aged 80)
Political party| Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse| Denesse Hoole
Children| 2
Residence| Tower, Minnesota
Alma mater| University of Minnesota Duluth, University of Wisconsin–Superior
Occupation| Counselor

Douglas J. Johnson (August 17, 1942 – November 7, 2022)[1] was an American politician in the state of Minnesota.

Johnson was born in Cook, Minnesota and graduated from Cook High School. He received his associate degree from Virginia Community College (now Mesabi Range College) and his bachelor's degree from University of Minnesota Duluth. He also received his master's degree from University of Wisconsin-Superior. Johnson was a high school guidance counselor. He served as the mayor of Cook, Minnesota and was a Democrat. Johnson served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1971 to 1976 and in the Minnesota State Senate from 1977 to 2002. Johnson, his wife, and family lived in Tower, Minnesota.[2]

## References

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1. ^ Former Iron Range lawmaker Doug Johnson has died
2. ^ "Johnson, Douglas J. "Doug, Dougie"". www.leg.state.mn.us.

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