Ross Johnson (politician)
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
- JoinCalifornia.com.-Ross Johnson
- Votesmart.org.-Ross Johnson
- 'Ross Johnson, former GOP leader, campaign finance reformer, dies at 77,' The Sacramento Bee, Dan Smith, August 16, 2017
| 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 |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Liane M. Randolph |
California Fair Political Practices Commission Chairman February 14, 2007–April 30, 2010 |
Succeeded by Daniel Schnur |