Ron Johnson
U.S. Senator from Wisconsin since 2011. Next on the ballot in 2028.
U.S. Senator from WisconsinBorn 1955
- In office
- 15 yrs
- Since 2011
- Bills became law
- 0
- 21 sponsored, 119th Congress
- Votes missed
- 1.3%
- Chamber median 2.1%
- With party
- 100%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +1.0
- Won 2022
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Committees
119th Congress.
- Senate Committee on FinanceFiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth · ChairmanHealth CareTaxation and IRS Oversight
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsPermanent Subcommittee on Investigations · ChairmanBorder Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs
- Senate Committee on the Budget · Chairman
- Senate Special Committee on Aging
Source: congress-legislators committeesUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Legislation
Public Lands and Natural Resources · In committee Oct 2025
Source: Congress.gov billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
Voting record
Where Johnson sits in the U.S. Senate
Johnson is closer to the center than 0% of the chamber's Republicans.
Closest: Bill Hagerty, Ted Cruz, Bernie Moreno
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:06 PM ET
With Johnson’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Republicans100%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills18%
Black tick: the average of Republicans in the U.S. Senate.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Johnson’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Republicans.
| Date | Bill | Johnson | Rep. majority | Dem. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | S 2: Secure America Act | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 52–47 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | HJRES 140: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 50–49 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | HJRES 142: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C.… | Not voting | Yes | No | Passed 49–47 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | HR 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 | No | Yes | No | Passed 71–29 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | HJRES 131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 49–45 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Johnson was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin | Won | R+1.0 |
| 2016 | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin | Won | R+3.4 |
| 2010 | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin | Won | R+4.8 |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Seats Johnson has held
- U.S. Senate, Wisconsin · 2011–2029
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Johnson has run against
- Mandela Barnes (D) · 2022 general, won
- Russ Feingold (D) · 2016 general, won
- Russell D. Feingold (D) · 2010 general, won
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Johnson
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Bioguide J000293
- FEC S0WI00197
- Wikidata Q970272
- Ballotpedia Ron Johnson (Wisconsin)
- Vote Smart 126217
- GovTrack 412496
- OpenSecrets N00032546
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET