Doreen Wonda Johnson Explained

Doreen Wonda Johnson
State House:New Mexico
District:5
Term Start:January 2015
Predecessor:Sandra Jeff
Birth Date: June 12, 1965
Birth Place:Crownpoint, New Mexico, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Education:Marymount University (BA)

Doreen Wonda Johnson is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 5th district. Elected in 2014, she assumed office in 2015. Johnson is a member of the Navajo Nation.[1]

Early life and education

Johnson was born in Crownpoint, New Mexico. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Marymount University in Arlington County, Virginia.[2]

Career

In the 2014 general election, Johnson defeated Democratic incumbent Sandra Jeff who ran as a write-in candidate after she failed to obtain sufficient signatures to qualify for the primary.[3]

In the 2016 legislative session, Johnson served on the Committee on Compacts, the Education Committee, and the Regulatory and Public Affairs Committee.[4]

In the 2016 primary election, Johnson was challenged by Kevin M. Mitchell, a council member of Gallup-McKinley County Schools.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Doreen Wonda Johnson: National Code Talker Museum needed in D.C. . Indianz . 16 January 2021 . New Mexico Rep. Doreen Wonda Johnson (D), a member of the Navajo Nation, calls for a National Code Talker Museum in Washington D.C., to recognize the achievements of the tribal citizens who used their languages to help defend their homeland.
  2. Web site: Staff. ABQJournal News. House District 05 (D) — Doreen W. Johnson. 2020-06-04. www.abqjournal.com. en-US.
  3. News: Garrison. Steve. NM rep sued over alleged campaign debts. 12 May 2016. Farmington Daily Times. 9 April 2016.
  4. Web site: Representative D. Wonda Johnson - (D). New Mexico Legislature. 12 May 2016.
  5. Web site: D. Wonda Johnson. Ballotpedia. 12 May 2016.