Gloria Johnson (politician)

Gloria Johnson[2] (born May 25, 1962 in Denver, Colorado) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 13. Previously holding the seat from January 8, 2013 to January 7, 2015, Johnson won a rematch with Eddie Smith on November 6, 2018.[3] She was sworn in on January 8, 2019.

Gloria Johnson
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 13th[1] district
Assumed office
January 8, 2019
Preceded byEddie Smith
In office
January 8, 2013 – January 7, 2015
Preceded byHarry J. Tindell
Succeeded byEddie Smith
Personal details
Born (1962-05-25) May 25, 1962
Denver, Colorado
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Knoxville, Tennessee
Alma materUniversity of Tennessee
Websitevotegloriajohnson.com

Tenure

On November 15, 2021, Johnson tweeted that the chant, Let's Go Brandon chant critical of President Biden should be equal to burning of the United States flag. She wrote, "As a friend said, I think it should be equated with burning the flag, in essence, that’s what they are doing".[4]

Electoral history

2011[5]
2011 Tennessee State Senate - District 6, Special
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Becky Duncan Massey 10,005 63.6
Democratic Gloria Johnson 5,735 36.4

2012[5]
Tennessee House of Representatives - District 13, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gloria Johnson 10,018 48.1
Republican Gary Loe 9,730 46.7
Independent Nick Cazana 1,084 5.2

2014[5]
Tennessee House of Representatives - District 13, 2014
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Eddie Smith 6,730 50.7
Democratic Gloria Johnson (Incumbent) 6,548 49.3

2016[5]
Tennessee House of Representatives - District 13, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Eddie Smith (Incumbent) 11,162 50.34
Democratic Gloria Johnson 11,011 49.66

2018[5]
Tennessee House of Representatives - District 13, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gloria Johnson 11,495 54.9
Republican Eddie Smith (Incumbent) 9,041 43.2
Independent Zachary Houk 394 1.9

2020[5]
Tennessee House of Representatives - District 13, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gloria Johnson (Incumbent) 14,242 52.9
Republican Elaine Davis 12,664 47.1

References
  1. "Rep. Gloria Johnson". Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  2. "Gloria Johnson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  3. "TN Election: Johnson beats Smith in State House District 13 seat". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
  4. Martin, Ken (2021-12-05). "'Let's Go Brandon' store opens in Massachusetts town". Fox Business. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  5. "Gloria Johnson (Tennessee)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-03-23.


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