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'''James Ross Johnson''' (September 28, 1939 – August 16, 2017) was an American politician and lawyer. He was the first person in the California Legislature to become his party's leader in both the State Assembly and State Senate.
'''James Ross Johnson''' (September 28, 1939 – August 16, 2017) was an American politician and lawyer. He was the first person in the California Legislature to become his party's leader in both the State Assembly and State Senate.


From [[Irvine, California]], Johnson went to [[California State University, Fullerton]] and [[Western State College of Law at Argosy University]]. He practiced law. Johnson served in the [[California State Assembly]] from 1978 to 1995 and then served in the [[California State Senate]] from 1995 to 2004. Johnson was involved with the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]. From 2007 to 2010, Johnson served as the chair of the [[California Fair Political Practices Commission]].<ref>[http://www.joincalifornia.com/candidate/2959 JoinCalifornia.com.-Ross Johnson]</ref><ref>[http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/3596/ross-johnson Votesmart.org.-Ross Johnson]</ref>
From [[Irvine, California]], Johnson went to [[California State University, Fullerton]] and [[Western State College of Law at Argosy University]]. He practiced law. Johnson served in the [[California State Assembly]] from 1978 to 1995 and then served in the [[California State Senate]] from 1995 to 2004. Johnson was involved with the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]. From 2007 to 2010, Johnson served as the chair of the [[California Fair Political Practices Commission]].<ref>[http://www.joincalifornia.com/candidate/2959 JoinCalifornia.com.-Ross Johnson]</ref><ref>[http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/3596/ross-johnson Votesmart.org.-Ross Johnson]</ref>


On August 16, 2017 Johnson died of cancer in [[Sacramento, California]] at the age of 77.<ref>'Ross Johnson, former GOP leader, campaign finance reformer, dies at 77,' '''The Sacramento Bee,''' Dan Smith, August 16, 2017</ref>
On August 16, 2017 Johnson died of cancer in [[Sacramento, California]] at the age of 77.<ref>'Ross Johnson, former GOP leader, campaign finance reformer, dies at 77,' '''The Sacramento Bee,''' Dan Smith, August 16, 2017</ref>
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Revision as of 02:21, 26 December 2020

James Ross Johnson (September 28, 1939 – August 16, 2017) was an American politician and lawyer. He was the first person in the California Legislature to become his party's leader in both the State Assembly and State Senate.

From Irvine, California, Johnson went to California State University, Fullerton and Western State College of Law at Argosy University. He practiced law. Johnson served in the California State Assembly from 1978 to 1995 and then served in the California State Senate from 1995 to 2004. Johnson was involved with the Republican Party. From 2007 to 2010, Johnson served as the chair of the California Fair Political Practices Commission.[1][2]

On August 16, 2017 Johnson died of cancer in Sacramento, California at the age of 77.[3]

References

  1. ^ JoinCalifornia.com.-Ross Johnson
  2. ^ Votesmart.org.-Ross Johnson
  3. ^ 'Ross Johnson, former GOP leader, campaign finance reformer, dies at 77,' The Sacramento Bee, Dan Smith, August 16, 2017
California Assembly
Preceded by California State Assemblyman
69th District
December 4, 1978–November 30, 1982
Succeeded by
Preceded by California State Assemblyman
64th District
December 6, 1982–November 30, 1992
Succeeded by
Preceded by California State Assemblyman
72nd District
December 7, 1992–May 11, 1995
Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by California State Assembly Republican Leader
November 10, 1988–July 17, 1991
Succeeded by
Preceded by California State Senate Republican Leader
March 16, 1998–April 27, 2000
Succeeded by
California Senate
Preceded by California State Senator
35th District
May 11, 1995–November 30, 2004
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by California Fair Political Practices Commission Chairman
February 14, 2007–April 30, 2010
Succeeded by
Daniel Schnur