Ronnie Johns (Louisiana politician)


Ronnie Johns is an American politician from the state of Louisiana. A Republican, Pope has represented the 27th district of the Louisiana State Senate, based in Lake Charles, since 2012. Johns formerly represented the 33rd district of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1996 until 2008.

Career

Johns was a member of the Sulphur City Council from 1978 until 1982. In 1995, he was elected to the 33rd district of the Louisiana House of Representatives, where he served until 2008.
In 2011, Johns announced he would run for the 27th district of the Louisiana State Senate. He was elected without opposition, and was re-elected in 2015 and 2019. In 2020, Johns vied to become the next President of the Senate, but was defeated by fellow Republican Page Cortez.

Personal life

Johns lives in Sulphur with his wife Michelle; they have one daughter.