Gary C. Johnson (born 1946) is an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1997 to 2001.[1] Johnson was elected in 1996, defeating incumbent senator Kelsey Friend Sr. for renomination. At the time it was the most expensive state legislative race in the history of Kentucky.[2] He did not seek reelection in 2000.[3]
Gary Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Kelsey Friend Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Ray Jones II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1946 (age 77–78) |
| Political party | Democratic |
References edit
- ^ "11096-2011BigSkyConvention". Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Pike attorney Johnson beats 22-year incumbent". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 29, 1996. p. A4.
- ^ "Power shifts in eastern Kentucky". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 24, 2000. p. A1.
... with current Sen. Gary Johnson, D-Pikeville, deciding not to run again.
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