Julie Johnson
2025 - Present
2027
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Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson's career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Texas' 32nd Congressional District election, 2024
Texas' 32nd Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)
Texas' 32nd Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 32
Julie Johnson defeated Darrell Day and Kevin Hale in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 32 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Julie Johnson (D) | 60.5 | 140,536 |
 | Darrell Day (R)  | 37.0 | 85,941 | |
 | Kevin Hale (L) | 2.6 | 5,987 | |
| Total votes: 232,464 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Clayton Chapman (Independent)
Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 32
Darrell Day defeated David Blewett in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 32 on May 28, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Darrell Day | 64.8 | 3,394 |
 | David Blewett | 35.2 | 1,842 | |
| Total votes: 5,236 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 32
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 32 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Johnson | 50.4 | 17,633 |
 | Brian Williams | 19.2 | 6,704 | |
 | Justin Moore | 7.1 | 2,483 | |
 | Jan McDowell | 4.9 | 1,722 | |
 | Zachariah Manning | 4.6 | 1,617 | |
 | Raja Chaudhry | 3.6 | 1,258 | |
 | Callie Butcher | 3.3 | 1,169 | |
 | Kevin Felder | 3.1 | 1,101 | |
 | Alex Cornwallis | 2.6 | 909 | |
 | Christopher Panayiotou | 1.0 | 361 | |
| Total votes: 34,957 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 32
David Blewett and Darrell Day advanced to a runoff. They defeated Juan Feria and Gulrez Khan in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 32 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Blewett | 44.4 | 10,706 |
| ✔ | | Darrell Day | 38.2 | 9,211 |
 | Juan Feria | 9.9 | 2,397 | |
 | Gulrez Khan | 7.4 | 1,787 | |
| Total votes: 24,101 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 32
Kevin Hale advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 32 on March 23, 2024.
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| ✔ | | Kevin Hale (L) |
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Endorsements
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Johnson received the following endorsements.
- Texas AFL-CIO
- Democratic Majority for Israel PAC
- EMILY's List
2022
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 115
Incumbent Julie Johnson defeated Melisa Denis in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Johnson (D) | 56.7 | 30,085 |
 | Melisa Denis (R) | 43.3 | 22,973 | |
| Total votes: 53,058 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115
Incumbent Julie Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Johnson | 100.0 | 6,663 |
| Total votes: 6,663 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115
Melisa Denis advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melisa Denis | 100.0 | 7,286 |
| Total votes: 7,286 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 115
Incumbent Julie Johnson defeated Karyn Brownlee in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Johnson (D) | 56.9 | 40,961 |
 | Karyn Brownlee (R) | 43.1 | 31,026 | |
| Total votes: 71,987 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115
Incumbent Julie Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Johnson | 100.0 | 13,434 |
| Total votes: 13,434 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115
Karyn Brownlee advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karyn Brownlee | 100.0 | 7,549 |
| Total votes: 7,549 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 115
Julie Johnson defeated incumbent Matt Rinaldi in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Johnson (D) | 56.8 | 32,214 |
 | Matt Rinaldi (R) | 43.2 | 24,512 | |
| Total votes: 56,726 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115
Julie Johnson defeated Rock Bower in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Johnson | 77.1 | 5,003 |
| Rock Bower | 22.9 | 1,483 | ||
| Total votes: 6,486 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115
Incumbent Matt Rinaldi advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Rinaldi | 100.0 | 5,802 |
| Total votes: 5,802 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Julie Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Johnson’s campaign website stated the following:
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Abortion + Reproductive Justice My record on abortion rights is unmatched in this race. As the Vice Chair of the Women’s Health Caucus in the state house, I have a 100% voting record with Planned Parenthood Texas Vote. I’ve been supported by pro-choice groups like Annie’s List, NARAL, AVOW, and EMILYs List in every election. I am proud to have voted against the state abortion ban and the law that would have put bounties on abortion doctors. I voted against funding fake women’s clinics intended to prevent women from abortion every time they came up for a vote. In 2023, I authored HB 3744 to protect pharmacists from the state when prescribing abortion medication. I was proud to co-author and pass HB 916 which allows all Texas women with birth control prescriptions to finally get a 12-month supply of birth control instead of 3-month supplies. Last session, I also co-authored SB 370 which ended the state sales tax on feminine hygiene products. I staunchly defend a woman’s right to make her own reproductive health decisions, including access to safe and legal abortion. I oppose any attempts to restrict or undermine reproductive rights and will work to ensure access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare for all women, regardless of their economic status or geographic location. When elected, I’ll join efforts to codify Roe v. Wade into law and to protect women and physicians from prosecution or unconstitutional travel bans while seeking abortion care. Affordable Housing Cannabis As a state legislator, I co-authored and helped pass HB1535 which expanded the Compassionate Use Program and medical cannabis access for more qualified patients in Texas and raised the allowed limit for THC from .5 to 1%. I have also co-authored HB 3248 to decriminalize marijuana. I authored HB 809 to allow veterans with PTSD to be qualified for medical marijuana and HB 1805 to allow patients to use marijuana in lieu of opioids for acute or chronic pain. Democracy I will continue to support measures that protect and strengthen our democratic institutions. If elected, I will move to immediately pass the Freedom to Vote Act. This comprehensive bill addresses voting rights reforms, campaign finance reform, and safeguarding the integrity of our elections. Education Equality In Congress, my commitment to this fight will continue by supporting the Equality Act to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination nationwide. I’m proud to be endorsed by Equality PAC, the members of Congress who work to pass the Equality PAC into law, along with the Human Rights Campaign, LPAC, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, and the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas. Equity Our Climate Foreign Policy Guns In 2023, I authored and passed HB 544 in the House. My bill would have required additional reporting for convicted domestic abusers trying to purchase firearms. In the same session, I co-authored HB 2744, which is the only assault weapon gun control legislation to advance in Texas in years. This bill would raise the minimum age to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21. I also co-authored HB 220, which sought to create mechanisms for peace officers and court officers to reclaim revoked or suspended handgun licenses and by providing for the creation of a database for use by federally licensed firearms dealers to check if a handgun license has been revoked or suspended. In 2023, I co-authored and helped pass HB 2242, the only gun safety bill to pass the House, which sought to require relevant information regarding the safe storage of firearms for the DPS Keep ‘Em Safe Texas Gun Storage Campaign. Healthcare I was proud to write and pass HB 755. My bill ends prior authorization by insurance companies for drugs prescribed to treat autoimmune diseases like HIV, arthritis, hemophilia, or Von Willebrand disease more than once annually. My bill cuts red tape and costs and will help doctors treat Texas patients without insurance in the way. In 2021, Congress enacted legislation in 2021 giving states the option to provide 12 months of coverage through a state Medicaid plan amendment. I was proud to co-author and pass the bill to provide 12 months of coverage for mothers across Texas. HB 12 passed in 2023 and will help end the maternal mortality crisis for post-partum mothers in Texas by helping them access critical healthcare in the weeks and months after giving birth. In 2023, I co-authored and helped pass HB 85 to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Texans everywhere. Our bill established the wholesale prescription drug importation program by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in order to provide lower cost prescription drugs available outside of the United States to consumers in Texas at the lower cost. In 2021, I became the first state house legislator to author a bill with bipartisan support for a Medicaid expansion bill in Texas. Live Well Texas was supported by more than 70% of Texans but was throttled by state leadership. However, I didn’t let that stop me from passing patient safety bills, insurance reforms, and medical board reform legislation in the session to come. In Congress, I won’t stop fighting either. We must get to work at building upon the Affordable Care Act, and exploring options for a public healthcare option to ensure everyone can get the care they need when they need it. Immigration As a Democrat, I believe in comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, protection for Dreamers, and humane treatment at our borders. We must prioritize family reunification, address the root causes of migration, and ensure fair and just immigration policies that uphold our nation’s values. We can strengthen our border with smart investments in technology and personnel rather than an expensive and ineffective border wall project that can never be completed. Legalizing our undocumented laborers puts all workers on a level playing field and brings in more taxes to pay down our debts. Infrastructure While serving in the Texas house, bridging the digital divide has been a top priority for me. I am proud to have stood alongside my colleagues in supporting $1.5 billion in funding for high-speed broadband deployment in underserved communities. Updating water infrastructure in the United States is crucial to ensure access to clean and safe drinking water for all citizens. Aging infrastructure can lead to leaks, contamination, and inefficiencies, posing significant health and environmental risks. Texas is posed to have another 20 million people in our population by 2050. In North Texas, we need a proven champion to be the leader of our fight for water security and conservation, and I’ll always be that fighter. Innovation Blockchain technology and its applications are ushering in the next generation of the internet, allowing Americans to own their data, create wealth, and be stakeholders in the digital spaces of the future. Americans can benefit from crypto innovation. We must establish clear rules of the road for the crypto industry to build technology that benefits everyday Americans, while protecting consumers and ensuring equitable outcomes for all. While recognizing the potential of blockchain technology, we must also address concerns. The status quo in crypto and digital assets is unworkable. Securities laws from 1933 are not fit for purpose to regulate 21st century technologies. If Congress does not act, more and more Americans will be exposed to the risks of offshore and unregulated entities like FTX. Instead, the United States must lead the development of crypto and blockchain technology in the 21st century, rather than countries like Russia and China. As a member of Congress, I will work to make sure the United States has regulatory frameworks in place that allow American values to define the future of the global financial system, while protecting consumers and ensuring no American is left behind. Our Families Our Seniors I am committed to protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, which are lifelines for millions of seniors. We must ensure these programs remain solvent and accessible, while also addressing issues like elder abuse, affordable housing, and healthcare costs that disproportionately impact older Americans. Elder law and care are some of the greatest challenges we will face in the coming years. After years of advocating for seniors and their families in my law firm and the Texas House, I am prepared to take care of those who have done so much for our country. Our Veterans |
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| —Julie Johnson’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
2022
Julie Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Julie Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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State legislative tenure
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
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2021-2022
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2019-2020
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Sponsored legislation
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2019
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Julie Johnson," accessed December 19, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Julie Johnson’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed October 17, 2024
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Colin Allred (D) |
U.S. House Texas District 32 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Matt Rinaldi (R) |
Texas House of Representatives District 115 2019-2025 |
Succeeded by Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D) |
