Johnson was born and raised in North Dakota. He went to school at the University of New Mexico where he graduated in 1975 with a degree in science. Shortly after college Johnson founded a construction company, Big J Enterprises, a successful company which Johnson sold in 1999. Johnson entered and won the 1994 New Mexico Gubernatorial election. Johnson served two terms as Governor.
Candidate Profile
View BiographyFull Name:
Gary Earl Johnson
Date of Birth:
Thursday, January 1, 1953
Minot, North Dakota
Residence:
New Mexico
Alma Mater:
University of New Mexico (B.S.)
Profession:
Business Owner
Religion:
Lutheran
On the Issues
View All TopicsJohnson is against amnesty for illegal immigrants, but does support a work visa as well as requiring them to pay taxes.
Continue Reading >Johnson, a former business owner, is a big proponent of smaller government and cutting taxes.
Continue Reading >Johnson believes in a reduction in defense spending and believes we are wasting a lot of money and not becoming any more safe, especially in our missile defense program.
Continue Reading >Johnson is indecisive on global warming but believes the effects are exaggerated and would not take initiatives to combat emissions.
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Paddy Madden: Yeovil striker among Gary Johnson's 'best buys' - BBC News
04/26/13 12:47 pm
Immigration reform blowback from Boston - Washington Times
04/25/13 6:27 am
Gary Johnson: “Legalizing marijuana will lead to less overall substance abuse” - Red Alert Politics
04/24/13 3:49 pm
4/20: Americans Are Ready to Legalize Marijuana, Why Aren't Politicians? - PolicyMic
04/20/13 1:33 pm