Johnson Re-elected, Will Serve 20th Term in 4th Senatorial District

Rep. Owen Johnson will serve his 20th term as state senator after easily defeating oppononent Dem. Maeghen Lollo. 

Johnson, 81, who was first elected to office in 1972, received just over 67 percent of  votes. 

Previously, Johnson has chaired the Finance Committee and has also served  as a member of the NYS Public Authorities Control Board and Legislative Audit Committee. 

His main concern is to reduce government spending and says NYS is at an all-time economic low.  "We have to restore economic vitality in the state," he said.  "We can't continue spending like we have.  I think it's time to wake up."