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 is an attorney. He earned his JD from the University of Illinois College of Law and attended the University of Illinois and Washington University - Saint Louis.
Johnson served in the Mississippi State Senate from 1993-2003. He is President of the Adams County Voters League, Mississippi Bar Association, and the Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association. [1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
During the 2012-2013 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:
2010-2011
During the 2010-2011 legislative session, Johnson was appointed to the following committees:
- Medicaid (Vice-Chair)
- Apportionment and Elections
- Judiciary A
- Judiciary En Banc
- Local and Private Legislation
- Select Committee on Philanthropic Development
- Select Committee on Utility Cost Recovery
- Select Committee on Poverty
- Transportation
- Ways and Means
Race for Speaker of the House
Following House Speaker William McCoy's (D) decision not to run for re-election in 2011, lawmakers are posturing to run for his powerful legislative position. According to reports, Johnson is considered a possible candidate for the speakership. A possible frontrunner is Jeffrey Smith (R) who narrowly lost the 2008 speaker election by a single vote. Lawmakers will vote on a new speaker at the start of the 2012 session. A narrow margin of power for either party following the election could force lawmakers to form a coalition in order to elect a new speaker.[2]
Elections
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.[3]
| 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.[4]
| 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.[5]
| 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.[6]
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 |
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018, 405B-NC
Jackson, MS 39215-1018
Phone: 601-359-3770
District Address:
Post Office Box 1678
Natchez, MS 39120
Phone: 601-442-9371 601-442-9371 (Business)
Phone: 601-445-5690 (Home)
Capitol Email:
rjohnson@house.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi House Member Page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Johnson
- ↑ Race for House speaker begins in earnest," August 3, 2011
- ↑ Associated Press, "Mississippi Primary Election Results," accessed August 3, 2011.
- ↑ http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/2007/Statewide%20Elections.asp
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=94680
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