Representative Gloria Johnson Contact information

Gloria Johnson (born May 25, 1962) is an American politician and Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. She currently represents District 90, having previously represented District 13 based in Knoxville.

• Early Life and Education: Gloria Johnson was born in Denver, Colorado, and moved to Knoxville as a child. She graduated from Farragut High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

• Political Career:

  • In 2012, Johnson was first elected to represent District 13 in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
  • She lost re-election to Eddie Smith in 2014 but successfully defeated him in the 2018 election.
  • Johnson was re-elected in 2020.
  • Following redistricting, she moved to District 90 and won the seat in 2022.
  • In April 2023, she and two other state representatives faced expulsion votes from the Tennessee General Assembly after protesting gun violence on the House floor. Johnson was the only one not expelled.
  • She is currently seeking the Democratic Party nomination for the 2024 United States Senate election in Tennessee, a seat currently held by incumbent Republican Marsha Blackburn.

• Other Notable Actions:

  • Johnson filed a joint resolution to remove juvenile court Judge Donna Scott Davenport from the bench in January 2022.
  • She has been named to the National Foundation of Women Legislators Women of Excellence.

Gloria Johnson’s commitment to public service and advocacy continues to shape her political career.