James "J.J." Johnson | |
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Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
In office January 11, 2005 – January 8, 2019 | |
Preceded by | William I. Houghton |
Succeeded by | Franklin D. Cooke |
Personal details | |
Born | February 25, 1943 |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Jefferson Farms, Delaware |
Alma mater | Goldey–Beacom College |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 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]