Marlene Johnson | |
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| 42nd Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1991 | |
| Governor | Rudy Perpich |
| Preceded by | Lou Wangberg |
| Succeeded by | Joanell Dyrstad |
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| Born | January 11, 1946 Braham, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Profession | Advertising and public relations |
Marlene Johnson (born January 11, 1946) is an American politician and businesswoman who served as the 42nd lieutenant governor of Minnesota, the first woman to hold the office. She was elected as the running mate of Governor Rudy Perpich and served from 1983 to 1991.[1]
- ^ Hernandez, Martín (October 31, 2018). "Mere visibility or political power? Native women vie for lieutenant governor". Twin Cities Daily Planet.
Marlene Johnson, the first woman lieutenant governor, served with the DFL's Rudy Perpich from 1983 to 1991.