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Hank Johnson Jr.
Politicians/Hank Johnson Jr.
Hank Johnson Jr.

Hank Johnson Jr.

(D)
Rep. (GA-4)
Running for re-electionU.S. House (District 4) · GA · Nov 3, 2026
Role Summary: U.S. Representative

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Votes with party
99% · avg 96%
Religion
Buddhist
Birthplace
Washington, DC
Residence
Lithonia, GA
Family
Wife: Mereda; 2 Children: Randi, Alex
Contact
770-987-2291hankjohnson.house.gov
Election Info
District4, GA
Current Term01/03/2007 — Present
First Elected11/07/2006
Last Elected11/05/2024
Education
JD
Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University
1976-1979
BS, Political Science and Government
Clark Atlanta College
1972-1976
Political Career3
Regional Whip
United States House of Representatives
2009
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Georgia
2007-present
Commissioner
Board of Commissioners, DeKalb County
2001-2006
Professional Background3
Special Master
Georgia Supreme Court
Associate Judge
Magistrate Court, DeKalb County
1989-2001
Attorney/Partner
Criminal/Civil Litigation, Johnson and Johnson Law Group, Limited Liability Company
1980-2007
Organizations10
Obama Presidental Campaign, Georgia
Co-Chair
2008
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member
DeKalb County Law Library
Member
Georgia Lawyers Foundation
Member
Budget Committee, DeKalb County
Chair
2001-2006
Board of Directors, Antioch Urban Ministries Incorporated
Member
Georgia Bar Association
Member
Congressional Seniors Task Force
Member
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
Member
Trade Working Group
Member
Committees8
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee on the Judiciary
Subcommittee on Aviation
Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
Subcommittee on Oversight (Judiciary)
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
Subcommittee on The Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust
Recent votes5
HR 9340Ratepayer Protection ActVoted YesHR 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Voted NoHR 10326Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) ActVoted NoHR 2978Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act of 2026Voted YesH Con Res 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranVoted Yes
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Votes with party
99% · avg 96%
Religion
Buddhist
Birthplace
Washington, DC
Residence
Lithonia, GA
Family
Wife: Mereda; 2 Children: Randi, Alex
Contact
770-987-2291hankjohnson.house.gov