Harry Johnston (American politician)

Harry Johnston
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 19th district
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1997
Preceded by	Dante Fascell
Succeeded by	Robert Wexler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 14th district
In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1993
Preceded by	Daniel A. Mica
Succeeded by	Porter Goss
Member of the Florida Senate from the 26th district
In office 1974–1986
Preceded by	Russell Sykes
Succeeded by	Eleanor Weinstock
Personal details
Born	(1931-12-02) December 2, 1931 West Palm Beach, Florida
Political party	Democratic

Harry Allison Johnston II (born December 2, 1931) is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Johnston was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. He attended the Virginia Military Institute, and he became a lieutenant in the United States Army after graduating. Once he was discharged, he entered the University of Florida and earned his law degree.

In 1974, Johnston was elected to the Florida Senate. With the Democrats regaining control of the body in the 1980s, Johnston rose to the rank of President of the Senate. In 1986, he sought the Democratic nomination for Governor of Florida, but lost in a close primary race.

Johnston was elected to Congress in 1988. He served four terms in the House before his retirement in 1997. He is currently an attorney at the West Palm Beach law firm of Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A.

External links

• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress