Wayne Johnson (Wyoming politician) facts for kids

Wayne Harold Johnson (May 2, 1942 – October 16, 2020) was an American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. Johnson served in the Wyoming Senate for District 6 from 2005 to 2017. Before that, he was in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1993 to 2005. He spent many years helping the people of Wyoming.

Wayne Johnson's Early Life and Education

Wayne Johnson was born in El Paso, Texas, on May 2, 1942. He went to several universities to get his education. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in history from Utah State University in Logan, Utah. This degree is usually the first one you get in college.

He then went on to get two master's degrees. A master's degree is a higher level of education after a bachelor's. He earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. This degree helps people learn how to manage public services. He also earned a Master of Library Science from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. This degree is for people who want to work in libraries.

Before becoming a full-time politician, Johnson worked in different places. He worked for the New Jersey Office of Legislative Services in Trenton, New Jersey. He also worked at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Wayne Johnson's Political Career

Wayne Johnson was a dedicated public servant in Wyoming. He served for many years in both the state's House of Representatives and the Senate. These are parts of the state government that make laws.

Serving in the House of Representatives

Johnson first became a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives in 1993. He represented District 9. He won his first election in 1992. He was very popular and often ran for re-election without anyone running against him. This means he was unopposed. He served in the House until 2005, which was 12 years.

Moving to the State Senate

In 2004, Johnson decided to run for a seat in the Wyoming Senate. This is the upper house of the state legislature. He won the election for District 6. He served as a state senator from 2005 until 2017. During his time in the Senate, he continued to work for the people of Wyoming. He won several elections to keep his seat. For example, in 2012, he won the general election with a large number of votes.

Wayne Johnson passed away on October 16, 2020, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He is remembered for his long service to the state of Wyoming.