George W. Johnson (Minnesota politician)
George W. Johnson (December 22, 1894 – June 20, 1974) was a Minnesota politician, the 28th Mayor of Duluth, Minnesota, and a former member and Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives.[1]
George W. Johnson | |
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| 28th Mayor of Duluth | |
| In office 1945–1953 | |
| Preceded by | Edward H. Hatch |
| Succeeded by | George D. Johnson |
| 38th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1935–1937 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Munn |
| Succeeded by | Harold H. Barker |
| Minnesota State Representative | |
| In office 1925–1937 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 22, 1894 Duluth, Minnesota |
| Died | June 20, 1974 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Grace |
| Residence | Duluth, Minnesota |
A Republican, Johnson was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1924, representing the old District 59, which included portions of St. Louis County. He caucused with the Conservative Caucus in the then-nonpartisan body. In 1935, his peers elected him Speaker, a position he held for two years.[1] Johnson was elected mayor of Duluth in 1944. He was re-elected in 1948 and served until January 1953.[1]
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Charles Munn |
Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives 1935–1937 |
Succeeded by Harold H. Barker |
| Preceded by Edward H. Hatch |
Mayor of Duluth, Minnesota 1945–1953 |
Succeeded by George D. Johnson |
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