Janet Johnson (politician)

Janet B. Johnson (March 5, 1940 – August 21, 1999) was an American politician.

Janet B. Johnson
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 18th district
In office
January 5, 1993 – August 21, 1999
Preceded byCharles R. Davis
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 19th district
In office
January 8, 1991 – January 4, 1993
Succeeded byBetty A. Adkins
Personal details
Born(1940-03-05)March 5, 1940
New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 21, 1999(1999-08-21) (aged 59)
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyDFL
ResidenceNorth Branch
Alma materUniversity of Minnesota
ProfessionSmall Business Owner

Born in The Bronx, New York City, New York, Johnson moved to Minnesota in 1960 and went to University of Minnesota. Johnson was a business owner. She served on the North Branch, Minnesota School Board and was involved with the Democratic Party. Johnson served in the Minnesota Senate from 1991 until her death in 1999. Johnson died of brain cancer in a hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[1][2] She was a Lutheran.[1]

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-Janet B. Johnson
  2. ^ 'State Sen. Janet Johnson dies of a brain tumor at 59,' Minneapolis Star Tribune, Lucy Y. Her and Robert Whereatt, August 22, 1999