Eric Johnson (Texas politician)
Eric Lynn Johnson (born October 10, 1975) is an American politician and lawyer. He became the 62nd Mayor of Dallas, Texas in 2019. He was a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, where he represented District 100 in the cities of Dallas and Mesquite, Texas.[1] In 2023, he switched parties and became a Republican.[2]
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| 60th Mayor of Dallas | |
| Assumed office June 17, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Rawlings |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 100th district | |
| In office April 20, 2010 – June 17, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Terri Hodge |
| Succeeded by | Lorraine Birabil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eric Lynn Johnson October 10, 1975 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (2023–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 2023) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Harvard University (BA) University of Pennsylvania (JD) Princeton University (MPA) |
| Website | Official website |
Eric Johnson (Texas Politician) Media
Transparency Committee Member Eric Johnson (Dem/Dallas)
References
- ↑ "Free of factions, Dallas Mayor-elect Eric Johnson, council could focus on problems, not politics". Dallas News. 2019-06-09. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
- ↑ Johnson, Eric (September 22, 2023). "America’s Cities Need Republicans, and I’m Becoming One". The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-cities-need-republicans-and-im-becoming-one-dallas-texas-mayor-965dbaa4?st=tg9afv4xo4ici96. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
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