Biography of Representative Tara Johnson

Tara J. Johnson is a Democratic politician from La Crosse County, Wisconsin, currently serving in the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 96th Assembly District since 2025.

Born on June 23, 1962, Johnson has built a career centered on community advocacy and public service in Western Wisconsin. She is a mother from a union family and has been a member of organizations including the League of Women Voters and Rotary Club of La Crosse.

Political Experience

Johnson has a substantial track record in local and state government:

• Wisconsin State Assembly: Member since 2025, representing Wisconsin's 96th Assembly District . She serves on the Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Assembly Committee on Health.

• La Crosse County Board of Supervisors: Served for 20 years , including nine years as County Board Chair . She was the first female chairperson of the county board.

• Nonprofit Leadership: Served as Executive Director of the United Way of La Crosse, bringing professional experience in community development and social services.

Key Positions and Focus Areas

Johnson's priorities center on economic opportunity, reproductive rights, democracy protection, and rural community support. Her platform emphasizes family-supporting wages, affordable healthcare, quality education, and accessible childcare. In her first term, she announced her reelection bid, indicating continued commitment to her district's representation.