DJ Johnson (politician)

DJ Johnson (born 1957) is an American politician who has been serving in the Kentucky House of Representatives as a Republican for the 13th district representing parts of Daviess County since 2021. He lives in Owensboro, Kentucky.[1] Johnson had previously represented the district from 2017 to 2019. In 2018, he was defeated for re-election by Jim Glenn (whom he had defeated in 2016) by a margin of one vote.[2][3] In 2020, Johnson successfully defeated Glenn to reclaim his seat in the House.[4]

DJ Johnson
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 13th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byJim Glenn
In office
January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2019
Preceded byJim Glenn
Succeeded byJim Glenn
Personal details
Born1957
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceOwensboro, Kentucky

References edit

  1. ^ "House District 13". Lrc.ky.gov. Archived from the original on 2008-05-08. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
  2. ^ Midwest Communications Inc. (2018-11-15). "Daviess County re-canvass ends with same result | News". WTAQ. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
  3. ^ "In Owensboro, A Former Lawmaker Is Hoping To Reclaim A State House Seat". WKMS. 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
  4. ^ Mayse, James (November 4, 2020). "Johnson wins 13th District House race". Messenger-Inquirer. Retrieved January 22, 2021.