Rep. Gina Johnsen

(R-Odessa Township)
3 Years
House District 78
1097 HOB
517-373-1796

ginajohnsen@house.mi.gov
Official Website

Biographical Information

Born: October 13, 1967 in Lansing
Marital Status: Divorced
Children: Kristina
Education: 1985-1989 - Major: International Studies (Soviet Union Concentration), Minor: Economics - Bachelor of Arts, Wellesley College, Massachusetts
Employment/Military Record: 30 years in business: healthcare, financial services/banking, insurance, marketing and sales, non profits
Community Activities: Michigan Pray; Pregnancy Center of Eaton County; Real Life Christian Academy; House of Promise; Churches
Religion: Christian

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
Other Offices: Eaton County Commissioner candidate - 2016 Eaton County Parks and Recreation Board Commissioner - 2013-2015

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 78th District 2024
General Vote: 33,508 of 48,852 (68%)
Primary Vote: 8,932 of 12,370 (72%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: ABC of Michigan PAC (general); Americans for Prosperity Michigan (AFP-MI); County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC; Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce PAC (general); Great Lakes Education Project; Michigan Chamber of Commerce; Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC (general); Michigan Freedom Network; Michigan Manufacturers Association (general); Michigan Realtors (primary); Michigan Retailers Association (general); National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan; Right to Life of Michigan PAC; Small Business Association of Michigan (general)

Michigan House 78th District 2022
General Vote: 25,765 of 39,298 (65%)
Primary Vote: 6,099 of 14,673 (41%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: ABC of Michigan PAC; Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC (primary); Michigan Freedom Network (primary); Michigan Manufacturers Association (primary); National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan (primary); Right to Life of Michigan PAC; Patriot Approved

Michigan House 71st District 2020
General Vote: 26,049 of 55,056 (47%)
Primary Vote: 5,390 of 10,505 (51%)

Political Activities: Campaigning for others' offices/races, my campaigns, Precinct Delegate races, county and state politics and conventions

Committee Assignments
Key Legislative Staff
Phillip Eckert, Legislative Aide/Policy Services
peckert@house.mi.gov
Robin Stearns, Legislative Aide/Constituent Services
rstearns@house.mi.gov

Sponsored Legislation
HB 4160
Administrative Procedures
HB 4202
Income Tax Exemptions
HB 4203
Seasonal Weight Restrictions
HB 4233
Farmland
HR 10
Date Designation
HR 29
Wages
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