Joseph C. Johnston (October 26, 1938 – September 19, 2015) was an American politician in the state of Iowa.

Joseph C. Johnston
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
In office
1969–1973
Personal details
Born(1938-10-26)October 26, 1938
DiedSeptember 19, 2015(2015-09-19) (aged 76)
PartyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Judy Johnston (1957–?), Amanda Potterfield (1983–2015)
Children5
University of Iowa
Occupationlawyer

Joe Johnston was born in Waterloo, Iowa. He was a lawyer. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1969 to 1973 as a Democrat.[1] He was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Congress from Iowa's 3rd congressional district, running unsuccessfully against Republican incumbent Cooper Evans.[2] Following his death, the Iowa House of Representatives passed a resolution "in appreciation of his service."[3]

References

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  1. Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Representative". Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  2. "Joseph C. Johnston,1938–2015". Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  3. Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "Representative Joseph C. Johnston". Retrieved July 28, 2022.