James "J.J." Johnson | |
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Member of the DelawareHouseofRepresentatives 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 |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Jefferson Farms,Delaware |
Alma mater | Goldey–Beacom College |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1961–1964 |
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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]
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