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Paul Johnson, Jr.



Born: January 23, 1916 in Hattiesburg, MS
Died: October 14, 1985 in Hattiesburg, MS (heart attack)

Education:

  • University of Mississippi

Military Service:

  • U.S. Marine Corps, World War II

Career:

  • Lawyer
  • U.S. Attorney for Southern MS, 1948-1951

Elected Office:

  • MS Lt. Governor, 1960-1964

Other notes:

  • Son of Paul Johnson


Election Results for Paul Johnson, Jr.


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YearAgeStatePartyOfficeDistrictStagePosVotes%
1947 31 MS D Governor Primary 2 112,123 30.7%
1947 31 MS D U.S. Senate Class 1 Special 4 27,159 14.0%
1951 35 MS D Governor Primary 2 86,150 21.2%
1951 35 MS D Governor Primary Runoff 2 191,966 48.8%
1955 39 MS D Governor Primary 1 122,423 28.1%
1955 39 MS D Governor Primary Runoff 2 185,924 45.4%
1963 47 MS D Governor Primary 1 182,540 38.5%
1963 47 MS D Governor Primary Runoff 1 261,493 57.3%
1963 47 MS D Governor General 1 225,456 61.9%


Age: Age as of July 1 of the year pertaining to this election.