Mike Johnston | |
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Member of the Kansas Senate from the 14th district | |
In office January 10, 1977 –January 15, 1991 | |
Succeeded by | William Robert Brady |
Personal details | |
Born | July 29,1945 [1] Parsons,Kansas |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Parsons,Kansas |
Education | Pittsburg State University |
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