Alfred I. Johnson
Alfred I. Johnson (January 10, 1898 – February 15, 1977) was a Minnesota politician and a Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Born on a farm, he became a livestock farmer himself. He was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1940, where he caucused Liberal Caucus with the then-nonpartisan body. When liberals gained control of the body in 1955, he became speaker, a position he would hold until he left the body in 1959.
Alfred I. Johnson | |
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| 42nd Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office January 6, 1955 – January 5, 1959 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Hartle |
| Succeeded by | Edwin J. Chilgren |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| In office January 7, 1941 – January 5, 1959 | |
| Succeeded by | Marty McGowan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1898 Six Mile Grove Township, Swift County, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | February 15, 1977 (aged 79) Benson, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Nonpartisan Liberal Caucus |
| Residence(s) | Benson, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Profession | Grocer |
After leaving the legislature, Johnson served on the Board of Regents for the University of Minnesota. He died in 1977.[1]
A Lutheran, Johnson was a member of Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota.[2]
References
- Minnesota Legislators Past and Present
- "Johnson, Alfred I." Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
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