Craig Johnson (Iowa politician)
Craig Paul Johnson (born September 16, 1963) is an American politician currently serving as the representative of the 67th District in the Iowa House of Representatives. He was previously elected as a Republican member of the Iowa State Senate's 32nd district in 2016. He defeated Democratic incumbent Brian Schoenjahn.[1] He previously ran for election to the Iowa House of Representatives in 2014 for the 64th district.[2] Johnson, born and raised in Independence, Iowa, is a financial planner and former sales and engineer manager.
Craig Johnson | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Gjerde |
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 32nd district | |
| In office January 2017 – January 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Schoenjahn |
| Succeeded by | Mike Klimesh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 16, 1963 Independence, Iowa |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Children | Hannah |
| Residence | Independence, Iowa |
| Alma mater | University of Northern Iowa |
| Occupation | Financial Planner |
As of February 2020, Johnson serves on the following committees: State Government (Vice Chair), Appropriations, Commerce, Education, and Human Resources. He also serves on the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee (Chair), as well as the Capital Projects Committee, State Government Efficiency Review Committee, and the Capitol Planning Commission.[3]
References
- "Republicans win area Senate seats". The Gazette.
- "Candidate Profile: Craig Johnson". Iowa House Republicans.
- "State Senator". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-03.