Eric Johnson (Texas politician)

This article is about the current mayor of Dallas, Texas, since 2019. For the mayor of Dallas, Texas, from 1964 to 1971, see J. Erik Jonsson.

Eric Johnson
60th Mayor of Dallas
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 17, 2019
Preceded byMike Rawlings
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 100th district
In office
April 20, 2010 – June 17, 2019
Preceded byTerri Hodge
Succeeded byLorraine Birabil
Personal details
Born
Eric Lynn Johnson

(1975-10-10) October 10, 1975 (age 49)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (before 2023)
Republican (2023–present)
Children3
Residence(s)Dallas, Texas, U.S.
EducationHarvard University (BA)
University of Pennsylvania (JD)
Princeton University (MPA)

Eric Lynn Johnson[1] (born October 10, 1975) is an American politician and attorney who has served as the 60th mayor of Dallas, Texas, since June 2019. A Republican since September 2023,[2] Johnson previously served as a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, where he represented the 100th District in the cities of Dallas and Mesquite.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Legislative Reference Library Member profile". lrl.texas.gov.
  2. ^ Johnson, Eric (September 22, 2023). "America's Cities Need Republicans, and I'm Becoming One". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved September 22, 2023.