Ross Johnson (politician)

James Ross Johnson (born September 28, 1939) is a United States political figure who is chairman of the California Fair Political Practices Commission, was a long-time California State Legislator, and was the first person ever to serve as a party leader in both houses of the legislature. He served in the California State Assembly from Orange County from 1978 until he resigned in 1995 to take a State Senate seat. He served in the Senate from 1995 until 2004 when he was term limited.

Political offices
Preceded by William E. Dannemeyer	California State Assemblyman 69th District December 4, 1978–November 30, 1982	Succeeded by Nolan Frizzelle
Preceded by Dave Stirling	California State Assemblyman 64th District December 6, 1982–November 30, 1992	Succeeded by Ted Weggeland
Preceded by Pat Nolan	California State Assembly Republican Leader November 10, 1988–July 17, 1991	Succeeded by Bill Jones
Preceded by Tom Umberg	California State Assemblyman 72nd District December 7, 1992–May 11, 1995	Succeeded by Dick Ackerman
Preceded by Marian Bergeson	California State Senator 35th District May 11, 1995–November 30, 2004	Succeeded by John Campbell
Preceded by Rob Hurtt	California State Senate Republican Leader March 16, 1998–April 27, 2000	Succeeded by Jim Brulte
Preceded by Liane M. Randolph	California Fair Political Practices Commission Chairman February 14, 2007 – present	Incumbent