Senator Ruth Johnson​'s Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved Sen. Ruth Johnson’s legislation to ensure that an adequate number of challengers are allowed to be present at absentee voter counting boards. “For decades, people in Michigan have served an important role ensuring the integrity of our elections as citizen observers,” said Johnson, who served as Michigan secretary of state from 2011 to 2018. “This bill would

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Tuesday voted to suspend the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuels for six months to provide relief to Michigan drivers. “This gas tax holiday will give much-needed relief to families, seniors, and small businesses struggling with rising costs,” said Johnson, R-Holly. “Under the Biden administration, we are seeing the highest inflation in over four decades. “With the average

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, on Tuesday issued the following statement after supporting Senate adoption of Senate Resolution 111, which she co-sponsored, to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and urge the world community to join together in sanctioning Russia: “Today, the Michigan Senate stands with the people of Ukraine and condemns an unjust and unprovoked attack by Russia. “Ukrainians from all walks of

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Thursday introduced legislation to require all new electronic voting machines purchased by Michigan election officials be made in the U.S. “To ensure the integrity of our democracy, we must ensure that the voting systems we use are secure and protected,” said Johnson, R-Holly, who previously served as Michigan secretary of state. “The threat of foreign-made technology has been a

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Elections Committee Chair Ruth Johnson on Wednesday supported the panel’s approval of legislation to crack down on fraud regarding absentee ballots and their applications. “Voter fraud is an attack on our democracy, and we must do everything we can to discourage it and punish those who commit this crime,” said Johnson, who served as Michigan secretary of state from 2011 to 2018.

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Tuesday voted for legislation to cut taxes by $2.5 billion on Michigan families, seniors and job providers. “When government has more money than it needs, it should always look to put that money back into the pockets of taxpayers,” said Johnson, R-Holly. “The Senate’s broad-based tax cut plan will give relief to families, small businesses, and our seniors who