DJ Johnson (born 1957) is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 2021. He represents Kentucky's 13th House district, which includes part of Daviess County.[1]
DJ Johnson | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Glenn |
| In office January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Glenn |
| Succeeded by | Jim Glenn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 (age 66–67) Owensboro, Kentucky |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Owensboro, Kentucky |
| Education | Western Kentucky University (BA) |
| Committees | Public Pension Oversight Board (Co-Chair) Appropriation and Revenue Natural Resources and Energy State Government Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1979-1990 |
| Rank | Captain |
Johnson had previously represented the district from 2017 to 2019, but was defeated for re-election by Jim Glenn (whom he had defeated in 2016) by a margin of one vote.[2][3] In 2020, Johnson successfully defeated Glenn to reclaim his seat in the House.[4]
Background
editJohnson was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, and graduated from Apollo High School. He then attended Western Kentucky University, graduating in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts in communications and military science. He was commissioned as a field artillery second lieutenant that same year and served until 1990 when he completed his military career with the rank of captain. During his time in the military, Johnson earned the master parachutist badge and was inducted into the Order of Saint Barbara, a military honor society.[5]
In addition to responsibilities as a state legislator, Johnson is also an educator at Grace Christian Academy.[6]
Political career
editElections
edit- 2016 Johnson was unopposed in the 2016 Republican primary and won the 2016 Kentucky House of Representatives election against Democratic incumbent Jim Glenn, winning with 8,343 votes.[7]
- 2018 Johnson was unopposed in the 2018 Republican primary and was defeated in the 2018 Kentucky House of Representatives election by Democratic candidate Jim Glenn, losing by a margin of 1 vote.[7]
- 2020 Johnson was unopposed in the 2020 Republican primary and won the 2020 Kentucky House of Representatives election against incumbent Jim Glenn, winning with 9,485 votes.[7]
- 2022 Johnson was unopposed in the 2022 Republican primary and won the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election against Democratic candidate Michael Johnson, winning with 8,387 votes.[7]
- 2024 Johnson was unopposed in the 2024 Republican primary and will be unopposed in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election on November 5.[7]
References
edit- ^ "House District 13". Lrc.ky.gov. Archived from the original on 2008-05-08. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
- ^ "GOP candidate withdraws challenge for Kentucky House seat". AP News. 2019-02-08. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "In Owensboro, A Former Lawmaker Is Hoping To Reclaim A State House Seat". WKMS. 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
- ^ Mayse, James (November 4, 2020). "Johnson wins 13th District House race". Messenger-Inquirer. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ^ "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ a b c d e "D.J. Johnson (Kentucky)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-06-06.