Shirley Johnson


Shirley Johnson is a former Michigan legislator.

Early life

Johnson was born on December 14, 1937.

Education

Johnson attended Oakland Community College and Wayne State University, and graduated from Michigan State University.

Career

On November 4, 1980, Johnson was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the 68th district from January 14, 1981 to 1992. On November 3, 1992, Johnson was again elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the 41st district from January 13, 1993 to 1998. On March 16, 1999, Johnson was elected to the Michigan Senate in a special election after the resignation of Mike Bouchard. In the state senate, she represented the 13th district and served from March 23, 1999 to 2004. Johnson left the Republican Party after leaving the Michigan Legislature.

Personal life

Johnson married Cliff in 1957. Together they had two children. Johnson is Presbyterian.