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James Ross Johnson (born September 28 1939) is a Republican United States political figure from California who currently serves chairperson of the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). Prior to his service at the CFPPC, he was a long-time California State Legislator, and was the first person ever to serve as a party leader in both houses of the legislature.

Legislative Career

He served in the California State Assembly from Orange County from 1978 until he resigned in 1995 to take a State Senate seat. He served in the Senate from 1995 until 2004 when he was term limited. While serving in the Assembly, he resided in Brea, CA; however he moved to Fullerton, CA in 1995 in order to be eligible to run for the State Senate.]]

While serving in the Assembly, Johnson made two separate bids for the Assembly speakership against Willie Brown, losing 40-3 in 1988 and 48-32 in 1990. ^[1]

Personal

Johnson has been married to Diane Morris since 1968. They have two grown children, Susan and Molly. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson now reside in the upscale Sacramento suburb of Gold River, CA.

California Assembly
Preceded by William E. Dannemeyer	California State Assemblyman 69th District December 4 1978–November 30 1982	Succeeded by Nolan Frizzelle
Preceded by M. David Stirling	California State Assemblyman 64th District December 6 1982–November 30 1992	Succeeded by Ted Weggeland
Preceded by Tom Umberg	California State Assemblyman 72nd District December 7 1992–May 11 1995	Succeeded by Dick Ackerman
Party political offices
Preceded by Pat Nolan	California State Assembly Republican Leader November 10 1988–July 17 1991	Succeeded by Bill Jones
Preceded by Rob Hurtt	California State Senate Republican Leader March 16 1998–April 27 2000	Succeeded by Jim Brulte
California Senate
Preceded by Marian Bergeson	California State Senator 35th District May 11 1995–November 30 2004	Succeeded by John Campbell
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References

^ http://www.joincalifornia.com/candidate/2959

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	'''James Ross Johnson''' (born [[September 28]] [[1939]]) is a [[United States Republican Party\|Republican]] [[United States]] [[political figure]] from [[California]] who currently serves chairperson of the Fair Political Practices Commission\|California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). Prior to his service at the CFPPC, he was a long-time [[California State Legislature\|California State Legislator]], and was the first person ever to serve as a [[Floor Leader\|party leader]] in both houses of the legislature.		'''James Ross Johnson''' (born [[September 28]] [[1939]]) is a [[United States Republican Party\|Republican]] [[United States]] [[political figure]] from [[California]] who currently serves chairperson of the [[California Fair Political Practices Commission\|California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)]]. Prior to his service at the CFPPC, he was a long-time [[California State Legislature\|California State Legislator]], and was the first person ever to serve as a [[Floor Leader\|party leader]] in both houses of the legislature.

	==Legislative Career==		==Legislative Career==