Blake Johnson

Lowell Blake Johnson is an American farmer and politician from Corning, Arkansas. Born on February 16, 1971, he has been a prominent figure in Arkansas state politics. Johnson is a member of the Southern Baptist faith and holds the position of Senate Majority Leader in the Arkansas State Senate.

Education

Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Arkansas State University in 1993. He began his professional career as an Exercise Specialist at Northeast Arkansas Rehabilitation from 1993 to 1995.

Political Experience

Johnson's political career began as an Alderman for the City of Corning from 2005 to 2015. He was first elected to the Arkansas State Senate in 2014, initially representing District 20, which includes Clay County and parts of Craighead, Greene, Lawrence, and Randolph Counties. He successfully defeated Democratic incumbent Robert F. Thompson with 53.8% of the vote, flipping the district from Democratic to Republican.

Before the 2022 elections, Johnson and fellow state senator Dan Sullivan swapped districts. Johnson has since represented District 21, which includes all of Clay and Greene Counties. He was re-elected to multiple terms and currently serves as Senate Majority Leader.

Throughout his tenure, Johnson has chaired several important committees, including the Senate Committee on Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs, and the State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee. He also serves on the Joint Budget Committee, Joint Committee on Energy, and various other legislative bodies.

Johnson has sponsored notable legislation including "revolving door" bills requiring former legislators to wait two years before registering as lobbyists, pro-life laws, and bills affecting public schools and concealed carry permits.