Robert Johnson, III
| Robert Johnson, III | ||
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| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 94 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | August 2004 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| J.D. | University of Illinois College of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 29, 1958 | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | African Methodist Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Johnson served in the Mississippi State Senate from 1993 to 2003.
Biography
Johnson earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law and attended the University of Illinois and Washington University - Saint Louis. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Gaming | ||||
| • Judiciary A | ||||
| • Judiciary En Banc | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:
| Mississippi Committee Assignments, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Medicaid, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Apportionment and Elections | ||||
| • Judiciary A | ||||
| • Judiciary En Banc | ||||
| • Local and Private Legislation | ||||
| • Select Cmte on Philanthropic Development | ||||
| • Select Cmte on Utility Cost Recovery | ||||
| • Select Committee on Poverty | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Issues
Race for Speaker
Following House Speaker William McCoy's (D) decision not to run for re-election in 2011, lawmakers poised to run for his powerful legislative position. According to reports, Johnson was considered a possible candidate for the speakership. Another was Jeffrey Smith (R), who narrowly lost the 2008 speaker election by a single vote. Lawmakers elected Philip Gunn (R) at the start of the 2012 session.[2][3]
Election history
2011
On November 8, 2011, Johnson won re-election to District 94 of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He defeated James Gray in the August 2 primary and was unchallenged in the November 8 general election.[4]
| Mississippi House of Representatives District 94 Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Robert Johnson, III Incumbent |
69.6% | 215 |
| James Rickey Gray | 30.4% | 94 |
| Total Votes | 309 | |
2007
On November 6, 2007 Johnson was re-elected in District 94, running unopposed.[5]
| Mississippi House of Representatives, District 94 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Johnson III (D) | 4,025 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Johnson received $34,173 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Mississippi House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Johnson, III's campaign in 2011 | |
| Mississippi Hospital Association | $5,500 |
| Mississippi Association For Justice | $2,373 |
| Johnny Stringer Campaign Fund | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Dental Association | $1,500 |
| Mississippi Association Of Independent Pharmacist | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $34,173 |
2007
In 2007, Johnson collected $5,200 in donations.[7]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Medical Association | $2,000 |
| Miss Bankers Association | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Optometry Association | $500 |
| Mississippi Association of Realtors | $500 |
| AT&T | $400 |
Personal
Johnson has been President of the Adams County Voters League, Mississippi Bar Association, and the Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association.[1]
External links
- Office website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Johnson
- ↑ Race for House speaker begins in earnest," August 3, 2011
- ↑ Associated Press, "Lawmakers convene, elect Gunn as House Speaker," January 4, 2012.
- ↑ Associated Press, "Mississippi Primary Election Results," accessed August 3, 2011.
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, 2007 election results.
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2007 contributions to Robert Johnson.
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