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 |
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]
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]
- ^ "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.