Dominique Johnson (politician)
American politician
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Dominique Johnson is an American politician. She is a Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives serving in the 143rd district since 2022.[1]
Dominique Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 143rd district | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Stephanie Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Bryn Mawr College (B.A.) Temple University (Ph.D.) | |
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Background
Johnson became a community organizer in her 20s, and was a data fellow for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign.[2] Johnson became a member of the Norwalk Democratic Town Committee in 2019. She was chosen to fill a vacancy on the Norwalk Common Council in January 2020, and elected for a full term in 2021.[3]
Connecticut House of Representatives
In the 2022 election, Johnson was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives, replacing Stephanie Thomas. Her district encompasses portions of Norwalk and Westport, Connecticut.[3] She is a member of the state legislature's LGBTQ+ caucus.[4]
