Eddie Bernice Johnson

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Eddie Bernice Johnson

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth December 3, 1934
Date of Death Dec. 31, 2023 (Age: 89)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Eddie Bernice Johnson was born in 1934 in Waco, Texas, and earned a nursing certificate from Saint Mary's College of Notre Dame in 1955. She later obtained a Master of Public Administration from Southern Methodist University in 1976. Johnson began her career in public service by becoming the first black woman elected to office from Dallas when she joined the Texas House of Representatives in 1972. She transitioned to the federal level in 1992, becoming the first nurse in Congress. Throughout her career, Johnson held various leadership roles, including chairing the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Political Ideas

Eddie Bernice Johnson's political career is marked by an intriguing blend of progressive advocacy and strategic pragmatism, particularly in her opposition to the Iraq Resolution and her nuanced stance on electoral processes. Her commitment to STEM education and environmental legislation reveals a forward-thinking approach, yet her resistance to certain historical narratives in foreign policy adds complexity to her ideological positioning. Johnson's legislative efforts on civil rights and healthcare underscore a deeply rooted commitment to equity, while her unique approach to electoral integrity questions traditional party lines.

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2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 30th congressional district, 2020

204,928 votes (77.50%)

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2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 30th congressional district, 2018

166,784 votes (91.10%)

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2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 30th congressional district, 2016

170,502 votes (77.90%)

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2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 30th congressional district, 2014

93,041 votes (87.90%)

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2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas 30th congressional district, 2012

171,059 votes (78.82%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 30th congressional district, 2010

86,322 votes (75.74%)

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 30th congressional district, 2008

168,249 votes (82.48%)

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2006 U.S. House election: Texas district 30

81,212 votes (80.19%)

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 30th congressional district, 2004

144,513 votes (93.03%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 30th congressional district, 2002

88,980 votes (74.26%)

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 30th congressional district, 2000

109,163 votes (91.76%)

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 30th congressional district, 1998

57,603 votes (72.23%)

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 30th congressional district, 1996

61,723 votes (54.59%)

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 30th congressional district, 1994

73,166 votes (72.63%)

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 30th congressional district, 1992

71.53% of vote

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