Wisconsin U.S. Senator (Class 3) — Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson is a Republican U.S. Senator from Wisconsin who has served since 2011. A former CEO of a plastics manufacturing company (PACUR), Johnson was first elected in 2010 as part of the Tea Party wave, defeating incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold. He was reelected in 2016 and again in 2022, narrowly defeating Democrat Mandela Barnes with 50.4% of the vote.
Pro-growth tax reform and reducing burdensome regulations to grow the economy and create good jobs
Status: ongoing
Johnson has sponsored multiple bills related to regulatory reform including the Interstate Commerce Simplification Act (2025) and various shutdown fairness measures. However, most of his sponsored bills have not passed. His 2022 campaign website claimed he would support 'pro-growth tax reform,' but specific legislative achievements tied to this promise remain limited.
Protect Social Security and Medicare; address entitlement program sustainability without demagoguery
Status: abandoned
Johnson has been inconsistent on this issue. In August 2022, during his reelection campaign, he issued a statement claiming to have a 'comprehensive plan' to ensure Social Security and Medicare solvency. However, in March 2026, Johnson blocked the Major Richard Star Act—bipartisan legislation to provide full disability and retirement benefits to combat-injured veterans—saying 'we simply cannot afford it,' contradicting his stated concern for fiscal responsibility on entitlements.
Support bipartisan investigations into government transparency and federal spending
Status: in-progress
Johnson, as Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, has led multiple investigations. In February 2026, he launched an investigation into fraud in Minnesota's Medicaid and child care assistance programs, demanding audit records. He has also investigated COVID-19 vaccine safety claims and federal government operations. However, critics argue his investigations are selective and politically motivated.
Defend Second Amendment rights
Status: completed
Johnson has consistently voted against gun control measures. In 2013, he joined 45 other senators in defeating the Manchin-Toomey Amendment requiring universal background checks. He has received approximately $1.2 million in contributions from firearms interests since his 2010 campaign. His voting record shows strong alignment with Second Amendment advocacy.