Julie Johnson (politician)
Julie Johnson is an American politician from the state of Texas. She serves in the Texas House of Representatives for District 115.
Julie Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 115th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Matt Rinaldi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 2, 1966[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Moster[2] |
Johnson defeated Matt Rinaldi in the 2018 elections. She is one of Dallas County's first two openly gay elected officials, and the first member of the Texas House with a spouse of the same gender.[3][2]
At the conclusion of the 86th session of the Texas Legislature, Texas Monthly magazine recognized Julie Johnson as "Freshman of the Year" in the 2019 edition of its annual Best and Worst Legislators list.[4]
References
- https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=62489&office=21839
- Barragán, James (January 2, 2019). "Openly gay Dallas County lawmaker Julie Johnson is making history in the Texas House, and so is her wife". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- "Julie Johnson Heads To Austin As One Of Dallas County's First Two Openly Gay Legislators". KERA-TV. January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- "2019: The Best and Worst Legislators". Texas Monthly. June 18, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
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