Pete Johnson is a Democratic–Farmer–Labor politician serving as the representative for District 8A in the Minnesota House of Representatives since January 2025. A firefighter and fire captain with the Duluth Fire Department since 2005, he was elected in 2024 to succeed Liz Olson, who vacated the seat. Born September 3, 1978, in rural Lake County near Two Harbors, Minnesota, he is married to Dehlia with two children and resides in Duluth's Bayview neighborhood. Notable early actions include joining a caucus boycott to deny Republicans a quorum in the 94th Legislature; he serves on committees for Education Finance, Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy, and Public Safety Finance and Policy, prioritizing issues like housing.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Two Harbors High School ; degree in Sports Science from St. Cloud State University; M.A. in public safety leadership/administration from Arizona State University.
• Professional Experience: Worked in St. Cloud Hospital emergency room during college; firefighter starting 2002 in Lakewood, Colorado ; firefighter-paramedic and fire captain in Duluth since 2005, serving primarily District 8A.
• Political Experience: First elected to Minnesota House District 8A in 2024 ; took office January 14, 2025.