Joe Johnson (Virginia)
Joseph P. "Joe" Johnson, Jr. is a former Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 4 from 1990 to 2014.
Johnson did not seek re-election in 2013. His seat was filled by Republican A. Benton Chafin.
Johnson died on August 4, 2022.[1]
Biography
Johnson's professional experience included serving as a substitute judge for the Twenty-Eighth General District Court from 1971 to 1989. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955.[2]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Johnson served on the following committees:
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Johnson served on the following committees:
- Commerce and Labor
- Subcommittee #2
- Special Subcommittee on Energy
- Courts of Justice
- Civil Law Subcommittee
- Judicial Systems Subcommittee
- Finance
- Subcommittee #1
- Subcommittee #3
- Rules
- Joint Rules
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1821 Concealed handguns; prohibited from carrying onto premises of restaurants and consuming alcohol.
- HB 1822 Handguns; exempts permit holders from prohibition against carrying onto school property.
- HB 2005 Charter; City of Bristol.
- HB 2559 Homestead exemption; increases for householders who are 65 years of age or older.[3]
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Johnson won re-election to District 4 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He obtained the Democratic nomination and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
2009
On November 3, 2009, Johnson won re-election to the 4th District Seat in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Johnson raised $17,844 for his campaign.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 4 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Joseph P Johnson Jr (D)
|
12,967 | 97.5% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
- Richmond Sunlight profile
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 4 1990–2014 |
Succeeded by A. Benton Chafin (R) |
