Ross Johnson (politician)
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James Ross Johnson (born September 28, 1939) is a Republican United States political figure from California who most recently served as chairperson of the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). Prior to his service at the FPPC, 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.
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 Irvine, CA in 1995 in order to be eligible to run for the Senate.
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 Sacramento suburb of Gold River.
References
External links
- Official FPPC biography
- Official Senate biography
- Governor Schwarzenegger Appoints James "Ross" Johnson Chair of the Fair Political Practices Commission
| California Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | California State Assemblyman 69th District December 4, 1978–November 30, 1982 |
Succeeded by Nolan Frizzelle |
| Preceded by | California State Assemblyman 64th District December 6, 1982–November 30, 1992 |
Succeeded by Ted Weggeland |
| Preceded by | California State Assemblyman 72nd District December 7, 1992–May 11, 1995 |
Succeeded by Dick Ackerman |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by | California State Assembly Republican Leader November 10, 1988–July 17, 1991 |
Succeeded by Bill Jones |
| Preceded by | California State Senate Republican Leader March 16, 1998–April 27, 2000 |
Succeeded by Jim Brulte |
| California Senate | ||
| Preceded by | California State Senator 35th District May 11, 1995–November 30, 2004 |
Succeeded by John Campbell |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | California Fair Political Practices Commission Chairman February 14, 2007–April 30, 2010 |
Succeeded by Daniel Schnur |
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