Cynthia A. Johnson
Cynthia A. Johnson (born August 19, 1958) is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Cynthia A. Johnson | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Fred Durhal III |
Personal details | |
Born | Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan[1] | August 19, 1958
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Walsh College |
Early life
Johnson was born on August 19, 1958 in Women's Hospital in the city of Detroit, Michigan to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. She is the eldest of four siblings. She attended Detroit Public and parochial schools.
Career
Johnson ran for office in the Michigan House of Representatives 5 times before being elected on November 6, 2018 as the representative from District 5. Johnson continues to host radio show, StandUp Now with Cynthia A. Johnson, since 2013.[2] Johnson currently serves as Chaplain of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus.[3] Johnson serves on three Legislative MI House Committees: 1) Families, Children, and Seniors, 2) Agriculture, and 3) Johnson serves as the Minority Chair of House Oversight.
References
- "Legislator Details - Cynthia A. Johnson". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- "Representative Cynthia Johnson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- "About Us". Michigan Legislative Black Caucus. Archived from the original on March 1, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
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Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Fred Durhal III |
Michigan Representatives 5th District 2019–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |