Gary C. Johnson (born 1946) is an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1997 to 2001.[1] Johnson was elected in 1996, defeating incumbent senator Kelsey Friend Sr. for renomination. At the time it was the most expensive state legislative race in the history of Kentucky.[2] He did not seek reelection in 2000.[3]

Gary Johnson
Member of the Kentucky Senate
from the 31st district
In office
January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2001
Preceded byKelsey Friend Sr.
Succeeded byRay Jones II
Personal details
Born1946 (age 77–78)
Political partyDemocratic

References

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  1. ^ "11096-2011BigSkyConvention". Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Pike attorney Johnson beats 22-year incumbent". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 29, 1996. p. A4.
  3. ^ "Power shifts in eastern Kentucky". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 24, 2000. p. A1. ... with current Sen. Gary Johnson, D-Pikeville, deciding not to run again.