Legislator Details
Ruth A. Johnson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Female
Age at election: 43
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Birth
Date: 1/8/1955
City: Pontiac, MI
County: Oakland County MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Don Nanney; children: 1, Emily
Number of Children: 1
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Occupation: businesswoman
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AA, Oakland County Community College;
BA,Oakland University;
MA, Wayne State University
Biographical Sketch:
She owned a small business and served on the county commission. She was elected Oakland County Clerk in November 2004 and November 2008. She was also elected Michigan Secretary of State in November 2010.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety, Education , Elections and Ethics
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Groveland Township
County of Residence Oakland
District: 24
District Description: parts of Genesee, Lapeer, Macomb and Oakland
Date Elected: 11/8/2022
Date Sworn In: 1/11/2023
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Notes: Minority Vice Chair of the Committee on Elections and Ethics
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Environmental Quality, Families, Seniors and Veterans, Health Policy and Human Services, Judiciary and Public Safety, Local Government, Regulatory Reform
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Holly
County of Residence Oakland
District: 14
District Description: cities of Davison, Fenton Grand Blanc; townships of Atlas, Davison, Grand Blanc and Mundy in Genesee County: and cities of Fenton and Lake Angelus; townships of Brandon, Groveland, Highland, Holly, Rose, Springfield and Waterford in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/6/2018
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2019
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Notes: Chair of the Committee on Elections; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Local Government
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Environmental Quality, Families, Seniors and Veterans, Health Policy and Human Services, Judiciary and Public Safety, Local Government, Regulatory Reform
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City of Residence: Holly
County of Residence Oakland
District: 14
District Description: Cities of Davison, Fenton Grand Blanc; townships of Atlas, Davison, Grand Blanc and Mundy in Genesee County: and cities of Fenton and Lake Angelus; townships of Brandon, Groveland, Highland, Holly, Rose, Springfield and Waterford in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/6/2017
Date Sworn In: 1/4/2018
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Elections; Majority Vice-chair of the Committee on Local Government
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Land Use and Environment , Education , Health Policy , Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security
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City of Residence: Holly
County of Residence Oakland
District: 46
District Description: Townships of Holly, Groveland, Brandon, Oxford, Addison, Orion and Rose; cities of Holly, Ortonville, Oxford, Leonard and Lake Orion in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Health Policy , Land Use and Environment , Transportation
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City of Residence: Holly
County of Residence Oakland
District: 46
District Description: Townships of Holly, Groveland, Brandon, Rose, Springfield, Independence and Highland in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/7/2000
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2001
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Land Use and Environment
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Conservation and Outdoor Recreation , Health Policy , Transportation
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City of Residence: Holly
County of Residence Oakland
District: 46
District Description: Townships of Holly, Groveland, Brandon, Rose, Springfield, Independence and Highland in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair: Education.