Joseph Pickett Johnson Jr. (December 12, 1931 – August 5, 2022) was an American lawyer and politician of the Democratic Party. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1966 to 1969, and again from 1990 until 2014. He previously[update] represented the 4th district in the southwest part of the state, including the city of Bristol and parts of Smyth and Washington Counties from 1992 to 2014.[1]
Joseph P. Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 4th district | |
| In office January 8, 1992 – January 8, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jackie Stump |
| Succeeded by | Ben Chafin |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 6th district | |
| In office January 10, 1990 – January 8, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Thomas M. Jackson, Jr. |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Washington, Scott, and Bristol City | |
| In office January 12, 1966 – January 14, 1970 Serving with James B. Fugate | |
| Preceded by | J. Russell Moore |
| Succeeded by | Ford C. Quillen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Pickett Johnson Jr. December 12, 1931 Washington County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | August 5, 2022 (aged 90) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Allison (died 2022) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Emory & Henry College (B.A.) University of Richmond (LL.B.) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1951–1955 |
| Battles/wars | |
Johnson ran unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives in 1968, losing the 9th congressional district race to the Republican incumbent, William C. Wampler.
Johnson announced that he would not run for reelection in 2013.[2]
Personal life edit
Johnson was married to the former Mary Ann Allison for 64 years, until her death on July 19, 2022.[3] They had three children: Mary Jo (Neal), Joseph Pickett III, and Sage. Johnson died on August 5, 2022, aged 90, less than three weeks after his wife; six grandchildren: Mary Lewis Huffman (Neal), Ashley Brooke Hemmer (Johnson), Mary Catherine Clark (Johnson), Joseph Zachary Johnson, Finn Alexander Johnson, William Pickett Johnson; and three great grandchildren: Emma Grace Clark, Isley Ann Clark and Joseph Beckett Johnson.[3]
Electoral history edit
| Date | Election | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia House of Delegates, Washington, Scott and Bristol city district | |||||
| November 8, 1965[4] | General | Joseph P Johnson Jr | Democratic | 6,435 | 36.01 |
| James B. Fugate | 5,491 | 30.72 | |||
| Others (2) | 5,946 | 32.27 | |||
| J. Russell Moore retired; district switched from 1 Democratic, 1 Republican to 2 Democratic | |||||
| November 3, 1967[4] | General | Joseph P Johnson Jr | Democratic | 12,752 | 31.02 |
| James B. Fugate | 10,334 | 25.14 | |||
| Others (2) | 18,025 | 43.85 | |||
| U.S. House of Representatives, Virginia 9th congressional district | |||||
| November 5, 1968[4] | General | William C. Wampler | Republican | 71,531 | 59.89 |
| Joseph P Johnson Jr | Democratic | 47,906 | 40.11 | ||
| Incumbent won; seat stayed Republican | |||||
| Virginia House of Delegates, 6th district | |||||
| November 3, 1989[4] | General | Joseph P Johnson Jr | Democratic | 8,603 | 57.98 |
| C Randall Lowe | Republican | 6,232 | 42.00 | ||
| Write Ins | 2 | 0.02 | |||
| John C. Brown retired; seat switched from Republican to Democratic | |||||
| Virginia House of Delegates, 4th district | |||||
| November 5, 1991[4] | General | Joseph P Johnson Jr | Democratic | 13,431 | 99.98 |
| Write Ins | 3 | 0.02 | |||
| Jackie Stump was redistricted out; seat switched from independent to Democratic | |||||
| November 2, 1993[4] | General | Joseph P Johnson Jr | Democratic | 10,977 | 99.94 |
| Write Ins | 7 | 0.06 | |||
| November 7, 1995[5] | General | J P Johnson Jr | Democratic | 11,413 | 99.96 |
| Write Ins | 5 | 0.04 | |||
| November 4, 1997[6] | General | J P Johnson Jr | Democratic | 11,337 | 99.72 |
| Write Ins | 32 | 0.28 | |||
| November 2, 1999[7] | General | J P Johnson Jr | Democratic | 10,221 | 99.84 |
| Write Ins | 16 | 0.16 | |||
| November 6, 2001[8] | General | J P Johnson Jr | Democratic | 12,671 | 99.65 |
| Write Ins | 45 | 0.35 | |||
| November 4, 2003[9] | General | J P Johnson Jr | Democratic | 8,595 | 99.77 |
| Write Ins | 20 | 0.23 | |||
| November 8, 2005[10] | General | J P Johnson Jr | Democratic | 15,418 | 98.88 |
| Write Ins | 175 | 1.12 | |||
| November 6, 2007[11] | General | Joseph P. Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | 10,583 | 99.19 |
| Write Ins | 86 | 0.18 | |||
| November 3, 2009[12] | General | Joseph P. Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | 13,032 | 97.14 |
| Write Ins | 383 | 2.85 | |||
| November 8, 2011[13] | General | Joseph P. Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | 14,487 | 98.53 |
| Write Ins | 216 | 1.46 | |||
Notes edit
- ^ House of Delegates bio, 2008
- ^ Lewis, Bob (April 3, 2013). "In Virginia reconvened session, Putney heads august class of retiring lawmakers bidding adieu". The Washington Post. Associated Press. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
- ^ a b McGee, David (August 5, 2022). "Former delegate Joe Johnson passes away at age 90". Bristol Herald Courier. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f "The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776–2007". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "1995 Election Results – HOD". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on July 25, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "1997 Election Results – HOD". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on July 24, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "Election Results – House of Delegates – Nov 1999 Gen Election". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on December 28, 2012. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "General Election- November 6, 2001". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on December 29, 2012. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "General Election- November 4, 2003". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on July 7, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "General Election- November 8, 2005". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on December 28, 2012. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "November 6, 2007 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "November 2009 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on May 20, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
References edit
- "Virginia House of Delegates; Joseph P. Johnson, Jr". Retrieved November 11, 2008.
External links edit
- "Virginia Public Access Project; Joseph P. Johnson, Jr". Retrieved November 11, 2008.
- "Virginia State Board of Elections; Election Information; Election Results". Archived from the original on June 17, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2008.