James Johnson (Delaware politician) explained

James "J.J." Johnson
State House:	Delaware
District:	16th
Term Start:	January 11, 2005
Term End:	January 8, 2019
Predecessor:	William I. Houghton
Successor:	Franklin D. Cooke
Birth Date:	25 February 1943
Nationality:	American
Party:	Democratic
Residence:	Jefferson Farms, Delaware
Alma Mater:	Goldey–Beacom College
Branch:	United States Army
Serviceyears:	1961–1964

James "J.J." Johnson^[1] (born February 25, 1943) is an American politician. He was a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives from 2005 to 2019.^[2]

Prior to running for office, Johnson was a union worker at the former Chrysler plant in Newark, Delaware. He also served as president of the United Auto Workers and a member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. During his time in office, he was a "leader in criminal justice reform" and a champion of workers' rights, racial equality, and economic justice.^{[3] [4]}

Electoral history

• In 2004, Johnson ran for the District 16 seat left open by retiring Democrat William I. Houghton. He won the Democratic primary^[5] and went on to win the general election with 5,823 votes (81.5%) against Republican nominee James Stockwell.^[6]
• In 2006, Johnson was unopposed for the general election, winning 4,221 votes.^[7]
• In 2008, Johnson was unopposed for the general election, winning 7,078 votes.^[8]
• In 2010, Johnson was unopposed for the general election, winning 5,328 votes.^[9]
• In 2012, Johnson won the general election with 7,613 votes (96.5%) against Libertarian candidate John Machurek.^[10]
• In 2014, Johnson won the general election with 3,802 votes (82.5%) against Republican nominee Gregory Coverdale.^[11]
• In 2016, Johnson was unopposed for the general election, winning 7,536 votes.^[12]

External links

• Official page at the Delaware General Assembly

Notes and References

1. Web site: Representative James Johnson (D) . . . January 5, 2019.
2. Web site: Representative James Johnson's Biography . . November 8, 2013.
3. Web site: Delaware Rep. J.J. Johnson announces retirement after 14 years of service. Nichelle. Polston. WHYY. March 6, 2018.
4. Web site: State Rep. J.J. Johnson to step down at end of term. Scott. Goss. The News Journal. March 7, 2018.
5. Web site: State of Delaware Primary Election Official Results . September 11, 2004 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . November 8, 2013.
6. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 2, 2004 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . November 8, 2013.
7. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 7, 2006 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . November 8, 2013.
8. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 4, 2008 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . November 8, 2013.
9. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 2, 2010 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . November 8, 2013.
10. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 6, 2012 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . November 8, 2013.
11. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 7, 2014 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . January 5, 2019.
12. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 8, 2016 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . January 5, 2019.