Cynthia A. Johnson

Cynthia A. Johnson (born August 19, 1958) is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 5th district.

Cynthia A. Johnson
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 5th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2019
Preceded byFred Durhal III
Personal details
Born (1958-08-19) August 19, 1958
Detroit, Michigan[1]
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materWayne County Community College
Walsh College

Early life and education

Johnson was born on August 19, 1958 in the city of Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Frank Cody High School. She was certified as a paralegal by the American Institute for Paralegal Studies. She earned an associate degree from Wayne County Community College and a bachelor’s degree in business management from Walsh College.[1]

Career

Johnson ran for office in the Michigan House of Representatives five times before being elected on November 6, 2018 as the representative from District 5. Since 2013, Johnson has hosted the radio show, StandUp Now with Cynthia A. Johnson.[2] Johnson currently serves as Chaplain of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus.[3] During the beginning of her term, Johnson served on three committees: the Families, Children, and Seniors committee, the Agriculture committee, and as the Minority Chair of House Oversight.[1]

On December 2, 2020, Johnson appeared on a House Oversight Committee panel, which heard testimony from Rudy Giuliani and four other witnesses in regard to alleged election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Johnson disputed the claims of fraud, and repeatedly interrupted the testimony of Giuliani and his witnesses. After the hearing, Johnson received voicemail lynching threats.[4] Johnson posted a video in response to these threats, in which she warned supporters of President Donald Trump to "Be careful. Walk lightly", further stating that "And for those of you who are soldiers, you know how to do it. Do it right. Be in order. Make them pay." Laura Cox, chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party found this video to be threatening to members of her party. On December 9, 2020, Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield removed Johnson from all three committees she had been a part of, because of the video's contents.[5][6]

Personal life

Around 1975, Johnson was married to Wallace F. Hoskins Jr. Johnson is Christian.[1]

References
  1. "Legislator Details - Cynthia A. Johnson". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  2. "Representative Cynthia Johnson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  3. "About Us". Michigan Legislative Black Caucus. Archived from the original on March 1, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  4. "Michigan legislator who gave 'warning' to Trump supporters stripped of committee seats". The Hill. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  5. "Michigan GOP Sidelines Democrat For Her 'Unacceptable' Response To Lynching Threats". NPR. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  6. "Michigan House Republicans take Democrat's committee posts after 'warning' to 'Trumpers'". Detroit News. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by
Fred Durhal III		 Michigan Representatives
5th District
2019–present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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