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]
Electoral history
In 2004, Johnson ran for the District 16 seat left open by retiring Democrat William I. Houghton. He won the Democratic primary[5] and went on to win the general election with 5,823 votes (81.5%) against Republican nominee James Stockwell.[6]
In 2006, Johnson was unopposed for the general election, winning 4,221 votes.[7]
In 2008, Johnson was unopposed for the general election, winning 7,078 votes.[8]
In 2010, Johnson was unopposed for the general election, winning 5,328 votes.[9]
In 2012, Johnson won the general election with 7,613 votes (96.5%) against Libertarian candidate John Machurek.[10]
In 2014, Johnson won the general election with 3,802 votes (82.5%) against Republican nominee Gregory Coverdale.[11]
In 2016, Johnson was unopposed for the general election, winning 7,536 votes.[12]
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