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Ron Johnson

RepublicanSenate⬀ Active Filer
Senator Β· Wisconsin Β· Since 2011 Β· Former plastics manufacturer CEO
$10M–$30M
Est. Net Worth
20+
Trades Filed
Since 2011
In Senate
Manufacturing
Portfolio Focus
Recent Trades
PACR
Pacur
Pacur LLC (private) β€” deferred comp.
Post-election 2010 β€” $10M deferred compensation payment
Disclosed
$10M
QQQ
Nasdaq
Invesco QQQ Trust
Filed Oct 7, 2024 Β· Traded Oct 3, 2024
Purchase
$15K – $50K
Notable Facts & Analysis
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Pacur deferred compensation controversy: Shortly after winning his 2010 Senate race, Johnson received a $10M deferred compensation payment from Pacur β€” the plastics company he co-founded β€” covering the period 1997–2011. Critics argued this constituted a form of self-dealing, though Johnson disputed this, saying the compensation was legitimate and disclosed.
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COVID-19 trade scrutiny: Johnson was investigated by the DOJ over trades made ahead of the 2020 COVID market crash, alongside colleagues including Loeffler, Burr, and Inhofe. The investigation was closed without charges.
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Broke his own term-limit pledge: Johnson had pledged to serve only two terms. In 2022 he ran for and won a third term, citing the country being 'in peril' under Biden. He narrowly defeated Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes.
Background

Ronald Harold Johnson (born April 8, 1955 in Mankato, MN) has served as Wisconsin's senior senator since 2011. He earned a B.S. in accounting from the University of Minnesota and moved to Oshkosh, WI, where he co-founded and ran Pacur, a plastics manufacturing company, for over 30 years.

Johnson entered politics in 2010 to oppose the Affordable Care Act, running with Tea Party support and no prior elected experience. He sold most of his liquid assets upon election but retained a 5% Pacur stake until 2020. He serves on multiple committees including Budget, Commerce, and Foreign Relations.

Known Holdings
#1
QQQ
Invesco QQQ
#2
SPY
S&P 500 ETF

Johnson sold most liquid assets after election. Limited individual stock exposure since 2011.

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