Nathan Johnson | |
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 Johnson in 2024 | |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Don Huffines |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nathan Matthew Johnson February 12, 1968 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Arizona(BS) |
| Website | |
Nathan Matthew Johnson (born February 12, 1968) is an American politician, lawyer, and composer serving as a member of the Texas Senate for the 16th district. In the November 6, 2018, election, Johnson defeated incumbent Republican Don Huffines[1] to become the first Democrat to represent the district in over three decades.
Early life and education
[edit]Johnson is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. He received a B.S. in physics from the University of Arizona in 1990 and a J.D. degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1993.[2]
Earlier career
[edit]Prior to his political career, Johnson practiced business law and bankruptcy law and composed music for the Funimation produced English dub of Dragon Ball Z.[3][4] Currently, Johnson practices commercial litigation at Thompson Coburn in Dallas.
Texas Senate
[edit]Political positions
[edit]The Texas Tribune notes that Johnson's centrist voting record is nearly indistinguishable from most of the other Democrats in the Texas Senate according to political scientists and he has generally avoided partisan attacks from the left.[5]
Committee assignments
[edit]Source:[6]
- Jurisprudence (Vice-Chair)
- Administration
- Business & Commerce
- Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
- Sunset Advisory Commission
Electoral history
[edit]2018
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nathan Johnson | 159,228 | 54.13% | ||
| Republican | Don Huffines (incumbent) | 134,933 | 45.87% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nathan Johnson | 25,437 | 69.57% | |
| Democratic | Joe Bogen | 11,125 | 30.43% | |
2022
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nathan Johnson (incumbent) | 118,663 | 61.95% | ||
| Republican | Brandon Copeland | 72,885 | 38.05% | ||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nathan Johnson | 31,323 | 100% | |
2024
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nathan M. Johnson (incumbent) | 19,629 | 59.15% | |
| Democratic | Victoria Neave | 13,554 | 40.85% | |
| Total votes | 33,183 | 100.00% | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Samuels, Alex (November 7, 2018). "Democrats Nathan Johnson and Beverly Powell defeat state Sens. Don Huffines and Konni Burton in Texas midterm". The Texas Tribune.
- ^ "Senator Nathan Johnson: District 16". Texas State Senate.
- ^ "Nathan M. Johnson – Spector & Johnson PLLC". spectorjohnson.com.
- ^ "Nathan Johnson". IMDb.
- ^ Harper, Karen Brooks (March 6, 2024). "State Sen. Nathan Johnson victorious after surprise challenge from Rep. Victoria Neave Criado". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ "Senator Nathan Johnson: District 16". senate.texas.gov. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ "Race Summary Report: 2018 General Election". elections.sos.state.tx.us. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Office of the Secretary of State. "Race Summary Report; 2018 Democratic Party Primary Results". sos.state.tx.us. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- ^ Office of the Secretary of State. "Race Summary Report; 2022 General Election". sos.state.tx.us. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Texas Democratic Primary f Results". elections.sos.state.tx.us. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Profile at the Texas Senate
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