James Johnson (Delaware politician)

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

James "J.J." Johnson
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
from the 16th district
In office
January 11, 2005  January 8, 2019
Preceded byWilliam I. Houghton
Succeeded byFranklin D. Cooke
Personal details
Born (1943-02-25) February 25, 1943
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceJefferson Farms, Delaware
Alma materGoldey–Beacom College
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1961–1964

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.

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