Ruth Johnson | |
|---|---|
 Johnson in 2011 | |
| Member of the Michigan Senate | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | David B. Robertson |
| Constituency | 14th (2019–2022) 24th (2023–present) |
| 42nd Secretary of State of Michigan | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Governor | Rick Snyder |
| Preceded by | Terri Lynn Land |
| Succeeded by | Jocelyn Benson |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 46th district | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Middleton |
| Succeeded by | Jim Marleau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1955[1] Holly, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Oakland Community College Oakland University (BA) Wayne State University (MA) |
Ruth Johnson (born January 8, 1955) is an American businesswoman and politician currently serving as a member of the Michigan Senate since 2019. She was the 42nd Secretary of State of Michigan from 2011 to 2019 and a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005. She is a Republican.