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
28th Mayor of Duluth
In office
1945–1953
Preceded byEdward H. Hatch
Succeeded byGeorge D. Johnson
38th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office
1935–1937
Preceded byCharles Munn
Succeeded byHarold H. Barker
Minnesota State Representative
In office
1925–1937
Personal details
Born(1894-12-22)December 22, 1894
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedJune 20, 1974(1974-06-20) (aged 79)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseGrace
Residence(s)Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.

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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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Johnson, George W. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
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Political offices
Preceded by Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives
1935–1937
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Edward H. Hatch
Mayor of Duluth, Minnesota
1945–1953
Succeeded by
George D. Johnson