Doreen Wonda Johnson
Doreen Wonda Johnson | |
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Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 5 district | |
Assumed office 2015 | |
Preceded by | Sandra Jeff |
Personal details | |
Born | June 12, 1965 Crownpoint, New Mexico, U.S. | (age 58)
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Marymount University (BA) |
Doreen Wonda Johnson is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing the 5th District since 2015.
Early life and education
Johnson was born in Crownpoint, New Mexico. A small business owner, Johnson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Marymount University in Arlington County, Virginia.[1]
Career
In the 2014 general election, Johnson defeated Democratic incumbent Sandra Jeff who ran as a write-in candidate after she failed to obtain sufficient signatures to qualify for the primary.[2]
In the 2016 legislative session, Johnson served on the Committee on Compacts, the Education Committee, and the Regulatory and Public Affairs Committee.[3]
In the 2016 primary election, Johnson was challenged by Kevin M. Mitchell, a council member of Gallup-McKinley County Schools.[4]
References
- ^ Staff, ABQJournal News. "House District 05 (D) — Doreen W. Johnson". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
- ^ Garrison, Steve (9 April 2016). "NM rep sued over alleged campaign debts". Farmington Daily Times. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ "Representative D. Wonda Johnson - (D)". New Mexico Legislature. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ "D. Wonda Johnson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- 1953 births
- Living people
- Members of the New Mexico House of Representatives
- Native American state legislators in New Mexico
- Native American women in politics
- New Mexico Democrats
- People from Gallup, New Mexico
- Women state legislators in New Mexico
- People from Crownpoint, New Mexico
- New Mexico politician stubs
- Marymount University alumni