David Johnson (Iowa politician)

David Johnson (born 1950) was the Iowa State Senator from the 1st District and served as assistant minority leader. A former Republican and currently independent, he served in the Iowa Senate from 2003 to 2019 and served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003.

Quotes

 * I want to be among those in the party who are willing to live up to Republican principles.
 * As quoted in "Iowa state senator is first elected official to leave Republican party over Trump" (7 June 2016), by Ben Jacobs, The Guardian, United Kingdom


 * I am taking a stand and feel good about it.
 * As quoted in "Iowa state senator is first elected official to leave Republican party over Trump" (7 June 2016), by Ben Jacobs, The Guardian, United Kingdom


 * If there is a profound split, I'll gladly re-join Republicans who are dedicated to equality and justice for all.
 * As quoted in "Iowa GOP lawmaker dumps party to protest Trump" (7 June 2016), by William Petroski, The Des Moines Register, Iowa