Ann Johnson (politician)

Ann Johnson (born August 13, 1974)[1] is an American attorney and politician. She has represented the 134th District in the Texas House of Representatives since 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Ann Johnson
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 134th district
Assumed office
January 12, 2021
Preceded bySarah Davis
Personal details
Born (1974-08-13) August 13, 1974
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Sonya Cuellar
ResidenceHouston, Texas, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Texas at Austin (BA)
South Texas College of Law Houston (JD)
OccupationAttorney
Websitehttps://www.annjohnson.com/

Career

Johnson is from Houston. She worked as an attorney for politicians Mike Martin, Craig Eiland, and Jack Brooks. Johnson also worked in the Legislative Affairs Office during the Clinton Administration and in the Harris County District Attorney's Office.[2]

In 2020, Johnson became a member-elect of the Texas House of Representatives, District 134, succeeded Republican incumbent Sarah Davis.[3][4] She supports gun-control regulation. The National Rifle Association rated Johnson an F. During her campaign, she was endorsed by Annise Parker, Ellen Cohen, and the LGBTQ Victory Fund.[2]

Personal life

Johnson is lesbian. She married artist Sonya Cuellar in 2015 after marriage-quality was passed. As of 2020, they had been in a relationship for 10 years. They have 3 rescue dogs.[2]

References
  1. "Ann Johnson's Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  2. "Ann Johnson Runs for Texas House District 134". OutSmart Magazine. February 3, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  3. Goldenstein, Taylor (November 3, 2020). "Democrat Ann Johnson ousts state Rep. Sarah Davis in District 134". HoustonChronicle.com. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  4. "Rep. Sarah Davis Loses to Ann Johnson in Only Seat Gain for Texas House Democrats". The Texan. November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by
Sarah Davis		 Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
from the 134th district
2021–present		 Incumbent
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