John Warren Johnson

John Warren Johnson was an American businessman and politician.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Johnson went to Southwest [High School (Minnesota)|Southwest High School] in Minneapolis. He then received his bachelor's degree in economics and political science from University of Minnesota in 1951. He then served in the United States Navy. He was the vice-president for the American Collectors Association. From 1963 to 1967, Johnson served on the Minneapolis City Council. Then, from 1966 to 1974, Johnson served in the Minnesota [House of Representatives] and was a Republican. In the 1974 election, Johnson was the Republican nominee for Governor of Minnesota and lost the election. Johnson died on January 6, 2023, at the age of 93.