Betsy Johnson (politician)


Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnson is an American politician who serves as a member of the Oregon State Senate, representing the 16th Senate District, which includes the cities of Tillamook, Astoria, St. Helens, and Seaside. Johnson previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives.
She began serving in the Senate in January 2005, initially being appointed to succeed Joan Dukes, who had vacated the seat to take another position. She was elected to the seat the following year.

Personal life

Johnson's father, Sam Johnson, served in the Oregon House from 1965 to 1978 representing a Central Oregon district. Unlike his daughter, he was a Republican. Sam Johnson served as Mayor of Redmond after he left the Legislature.