Joel Johnson (Michigan politician)

Joel C. Johnson
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 97th district
In office
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2016
Preceded byTim Moore
Succeeded byJason Wentworth
Personal details
Born (1958-07-09) July 9, 1958 (age 66)
Saginaw, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDawn
ChildrenFour children, eight grandchildren
ResidenceClare, Michigan
Alma materMichigan State University

Joel Johnson (born July 9, 1958) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives for three terms, from 2011 through 2016.[1] His district consisted of Clare, Gladwin, Arenac and eastern Osceola counties. In 2011 and 2012, Johnson represented northern Bay County instead of eastern Osceola.[2]

Prior to his election to the House, Johnson was the manager of Johnston Elevator in Clare.[3] He is also a former president of the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce, a former board member of the Clare County Farm Bureau and the Michigan Agri-Business Association, and is a member of the Clare Rotary Club.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Joel Johnson (Michigan)". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on June 21, 2017.
  2. ^ "Legislator Details - Joel Johnson". Michigan Legislative Biography. Library of Michigan. Archived from the original on July 16, 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Joel Johnson announces re-election bid". Herald Review. Hearst Newspapers Michigan. April 29, 2014. Archived from the original on July 23, 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  4. ^ "State Representative JOEL JOHNSON" (PDF). Michigan Manual. Michigan Legislature: 232. 2011–2012.
  5. ^ 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: Chapter III—The Legislative Branch: Joel Johnson