A. Visanio Johnson | |
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Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
In office 1967–1973 | |
Preceded by | John B. White |
Succeeded by | Thomas Duckett |
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 99th district | |
In office 1973–1981 | |
Preceded by | Archibald B. Hill |
Succeeded by | Freddye Harper Williams |
Personal details | |
Born | March 10,1941 |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Oklahoma University Law School |
A. Visanio Johnson (born March 10,1941) [1] is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 98th and 99th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. [2]
Johnson attended Oklahoma City University. [3] He was an attorney. [4] [5]
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