Mark Johnson (Minnesota politician)


Mark Johnson is an American lawyer, politician, and member of the Minnesota Senate. A Republican, Johnson represents portions of Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties northwestern Minnesota.

Early life, education, and career

Johnson was raised near Mentor, Minnesota. After graduating from Fertile-Beltrami High School, he received a bachelor's degree from Bethel University and a law degree from the University of North Dakota. Johnson owns a legal firm in East Grand Forks, Minnesota and is a partner in his family's concrete business.

Minnesota Senate

Johnson was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016 by a wide margin. He succeeded LeRoy Stumpf, who retired after 34 years in the Minnesota Senate.

Personal life

Johnson and his wife, Skyler, have three children and live in East Grand Forks.