Ron Johnson
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Ron Johnson is running as a Republican in the state of Wisconsin. Ron Johnson is an Incumbent in the U.S. Senate race. This candidate has been the Senator from Wisconsin since 2010. Ron Johnson is running against Mandela Barnes in the U.S. Senate race. See our U.S. Senate race map and our Wisconsin Senate state map.
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How is the media covering Ron Johnson?Ron Johnson often is covered by Left Media sources.
Left: 45%
Center: 26%
Right: 29%
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Ronald Harold Johnson is an American accountant, businessman, and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Wisconsin. Johnson was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010, defeating Democratic incumbent Russ Feingold. He was reelected in 2016, defeating Feingold in a rematch. Before entering politics, Johnson was chief executive officer of a polyester and plastics manufacturer founded by his brother-in-law.
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Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering Ron Johnson?Ron Johnson often is covered by Left Media sources.
Left: 45%
Center: 26%
Right: 29%
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US & Canada · WisconsinSen. Ron Johnson (Wis.), who was the Democrats’ biggest Republican target in the Senate, was projected to defeat Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D) and win reelection to a third term. See the Story
Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson Wins Re-Election
37% Left coverage: 51 sources
US & Canada · WisconsinRepublican Sen. Ron Johnson defeats Democrat Mandela Barnes. Barnes was seeking to become the first Black senator from Wisconsin. Johnson is one of former President Donald Trump's biggest backers. The race was one of a handful of tight Senate contests across the country that could determine which party holds majority control.See the Story
Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson beats Barnes, avoiding Dem Senate pickup
67% Center coverage: 9 sources
Crime · WisconsinMandela Barnes, the Democrat taking on Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in Wisconsin’s Senate race, on Thursday faces what could be his last clear shot at rebutting the avalanche of GOP attacks on crime and police funding that have taken a months-long toll on his campaign. Barnes and Johnson are set to meet for their second and final debate Thursday night — hours after the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol holds a hearing that is expected to function as its closing argument ahead of the November midterm elections.See the Story
Barnes seeks to rebut crime attacks headed into final Senate debate with Johnson in Wisconsin
55% Center coverage: 11 sources
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US & Canada · MadisonSen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Democratic candidate Mandela Barnes shared the stage for the first of two scheduled debates on Friday as the candidates simultaneously tried to paint each other as extremist while going on defense on issues like crime and Social Security. Barnes, the state lieutenant governor who has branded himself as a populist in the race, fielded attacks over the issue of crime and defunding the police. At the same time, Johnson was forced to answer questions about his previous comments on Social Security and his ties to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.See the Story
Five Takeaways From the Wisconsin Senate Debate
55% Left coverage: 11 sources
US & Canada · MadisonRepublican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson sought to win a third term on Tuesday in battleground Wisconsin against Mandela Barnes, a Democrat hoping to make history as the state's first Black senator.See the Story
GOP Sen. Ron Johnson faces battleground challenge from Mandela Barnes
60% Left coverage: 10 sources
U.S. Senate · WisconsinRepublican Sen. Ron Johnson is seeking a third term in a tough re-election battle. A new poll released Wednesday by Marquette Law School put Johnson in front of Barnes by just two points. The U.S. Senate is currently split evenly at 50-50 among Democrats and Republicans.See the Story
In battle for U.S. Senate, Wisconsin emerges as key race
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Tony Evers · WisconsinThe latest poll from Marquette Law School finds the races for Wisconsin governor and U.S. Senate will likely be extremely close. Among those who say they are certain to vote or have already voted, Marquette pollsters found the governor's race between Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican challenger Tim Michels is a true tossup. The race for the Senate between Republican Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic challenger Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has also tightened, with 50% of people polled saying they support the incumbent.See the Story
Toss Up Races in Wisconsin
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US & Canada · WashingtonSen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) blamed his close race against Democratic candidate Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes on the mainstream media.See the Story
Sen. Ron Johnson blames close election on 'biased' media
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Mike BraunU.S. Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., is backing Sen. Rick Scott for Senate minority leader. Scott is a multimillionaire former health care company executive who served as Florida governor. Braun's willingness to defy McConnell may be the surest sign yet he's planning to run for Indiana governor.See the Story
Braun splits with McConnell, backs Florida Sen. Rick Scott for Republican leader
75% Right coverage: 4 sources
US & CanadaU.S. Sen. Ron Johnson voted against advancing a bill to codify the right to same-sex marriage. The Oshkosh Republican said the measure did not "provide sufficient protection for those with strongly held religious beliefs" The bill would require the federal government to recognize marriages that are valid in the state where it was performed.See the Story
Ron Johnson no, Tammy Baldwin yes on same-sex marriage bill
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
Ron JohnsonSen. Ron Johnson charged President Biden with being "highly compromised" by his family's past ties to Chinese business dealings ahead of FBI Director Christopher A. Wray's scheduled testimony to a Senate committee this week.See the Story
Ron Johnson accuses Biden of being ‘highly compromised’ by family ties to Chinese money
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
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