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Hank Johnson
Profile
Hank Johnson is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 4th congressional district since 2007. Before his election to Congress, he practiced law for over 25 years and served as an associate judge of the DeKalb County magistrate's court, followed by a tenure on the DeKalb County Commission. A member of the Democratic Party, Johnson has focused on civil justice reform and has been a vocal critic of the Iraq War and Israeli settlement policies. He is known for his early adoption of digital media in political campaigning and his long-standing commitment to representing the diverse communities of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Details
- Born
- October 2, 1954 · 71 years old
- Birth place
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Education
- Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University), Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
- Career
- Lawyer, Associate Judge of the DeKalb County magistrate's court, DeKalb County Commissioner
