James Johnson (Delaware politician)
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James "J.J." Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| In office January 11, 2005 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | William I. Houghton |
| Succeeded by | Franklin D. Cooke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1943 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Goldey–Beacom College |
| Military service | |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Service years | 1961–1964 |
James "J.J." Johnson[1] (born February 25, 1943) is an American politician. He was a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives from 2005 to 2019.[2]
Prior to running for office, Johnson was a union worker at the former Chrysler plant in Newark, Delaware. He also served as president of the United Auto Workers and a member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. During his time in office, he was a "leader in criminal justice reform" and a champion of workers' rights, racial equality, and economic justice.[3][4]
