Joseph P. Johnson

Joseph Pickett Johnson, Jr. (born December 12, 1931) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1966 to 1969, and again from 1990 until 2014. He previously represented the 4th district in the southwest part of the state, including the city of Bristol and parts of Smyth and Washington Counties from 1992 to 2014.[1]

Not to be confused with Joseph A. Johnson.
Joe Johnson
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 4th district
In office
January 8, 1992 – January 8, 2014
Preceded byJackie Stump
Succeeded byBen Chafin
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 6th district
In office
January 10, 1990 – January 8, 1992
Preceded byJohn C. Brown
Succeeded byThomas M. Jackson, Jr.
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Washington, Scott, and Bristol City
In office
January 12, 1966 – January 14, 1970
Serving with James B. Fugate
Preceded byJ. Russell Moore
Succeeded byFord C. Quillen
Personal details
Born
Joseph Pickett Johnson, Jr.

(1931-12-12) December 12, 1931
Washington County, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Mary Ann Allison
ResidenceAbingdon, Virginia
Alma materEmory & Henry College (B.A.)
University of Richmond (LL.B.)
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service1951–1955
Battles/warsKorean War

Johnson ran unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives in 1968, losing the 9th congressional district race to the Republican incumbent, William C. Wampler.

Johnson announced that he would not run for reelection in 2013.[2]

Personal life

Johnson married the former Mary Ann Allison. They had three children: Mary Jo (Neal), Joseph Pickett III, and Sage.

Electoral history
DateElectionCandidatePartyVotes%
Virginia House of Delegates, Washington, Scott and Bristol city district
Nov 8, 1965[3] General Joseph P Johnson Jr Democratic 6,435 36.01
James B. Fugate 5,491 30.72
Others (2) 5,946 32.27
J. Russell Moore retired; district switched from 1 Democratic, 1 Republican to 2 Democratic
Nov 3, 1967[3] General Joseph P Johnson Jr Democratic 12,752 31.02
James B. Fugate 10,334 25.14
Others (2) 18,025 43.85
U.S. House of Representatives, Virginia 9th congressional district
Nov 5, 1968[3] General William C. Wampler Republican 71,531 59.89
Joseph P Johnson Jr Democratic 47,906 40.11
Incumbent won; seat stayed Republican
Virginia House of Delegates, 6th district
Nov 3, 1989[3] General Joseph P Johnson Jr Democratic 8,603 57.98
C Randall Lowe Republican 6,232 42.00
Write Ins 2 0.02
John C. Brown retired; seat switched from Republican to Democratic
Virginia House of Delegates, 4th district
Nov 5, 1991[3] General Joseph P Johnson Jr Democratic 13,431 99.98
Write Ins 3 0.02
Jackie Stump was redistricted out; seat switched from independent to Democratic
Nov 2, 1993[3] General Joseph P Johnson Jr Democratic 10,977 99.94
Write Ins 7 0.06
Nov 7, 1995[4] General J P Johnson Jr Democratic 11,413 99.96
Write Ins 5 0.04
Nov 4, 1997[5] General J P Johnson Jr Democratic 11,337 99.72
Write Ins 32 0.28
Nov 2, 1999[6] General J P Johnson Jr Democratic 10,221 99.84
Write Ins 16 0.16
Nov 6, 2001[7] General J P Johnson Jr Democratic 12,671 99.65
Write Ins 45 0.35
Nov 4, 2003[8] General J P Johnson Jr Democratic 8,595 99.77
Write Ins 20 0.23
Nov 8, 2005[9] General J P Johnson Jr Democratic 15,418 98.88
Write Ins 175 1.12
Nov 6, 2007[10] General Joseph P. Johnson, Jr. Democratic 10,583 99.19
Write Ins 86 0.18
Nov 3, 2009[11] General Joseph P. Johnson, Jr. Democratic 13,032 97.14
Write Ins 383 2.85
Nov 8, 2011[12] General Joseph P. Johnson, Jr. Democratic 14,487 98.53
Write Ins 216 1.46

Notes
  1. House of Delegates bio, 2008
  2. Lewis, Bob (2013-04-03). "In Virginia reconvened session, Putney heads august class of retiring lawmakers bidding adieu". The Washington Post. Associated Press. Archived from the original on 2013-06-15. Retrieved 2013-04-11.
  3. "The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  4. "1995 Election Results - HOD". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2013-07-25. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  5. "1997 Election Results - HOD". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2013-07-24. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  6. "Election Results - House of Delegates - Nov 1999 Gen Election". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2012-12-28. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  7. "General Election- November 6, 2001". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on December 29, 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  8. "General Election- November 4, 2003". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on July 7, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  9. "General Election- November 8, 2005". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on December 28, 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  10. "November 6, 2007 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  11. "November 2009 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  12. "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2013-05-20. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
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