Gary C. Johnson

Gary Johnson
Member of the Kentucky Senate
from the 31st district
In office
January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2001
Preceded byKelsey Friend Sr.
Succeeded byRay Jones II
Personal details
Born1946 (age 78–79)
PartyDemocratic

Gary C. Johnson (born 1946) is an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1997 to 2001.[1] Johnson was elected in 1996, defeating incumbent senator Kelsey Friend Sr. for renomination. At the time it was the most expensive state legislative race in the history of Kentucky.[2] He did not seek reelection in 2000.[3]

In 1993, he founded Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C,[4] a personal injury law firm.

References

  1. ^ "Gary Johnson". The National Trial Lawyers. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  2. ^ "Pike attorney Johnson beats 22-year incumbent". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 29, 1996. p. A4.
  3. ^ "Power shifts in eastern Kentucky". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 24, 2000. p. A1. ... with current Sen. Gary Johnson, D-Pikeville, deciding not to run again.
  4. ^ "About the Firm". Gary C. Johnson | Attorneys at Law P. S. C. Retrieved January 28, 2025.