American politician
Doreen Wonda Johnson is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 5th district. Elected in 2014, she assumed office in 2015. Johnson is a member of the Navajo Nation.[1]
Early life and education
Johnson was born in Crownpoint, New Mexico. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Marymount University in Arlington County, Virginia.[2]
Career
In the 2014 general election, Johnson defeated Democratic incumbent Sandra Jeff who ran as a write-in candidate after she failed to obtain sufficient signatures to qualify for the primary.[3]
In the 2016 legislative session, Johnson served on the Committee on Compacts, the Education Committee, and the Regulatory and Public Affairs Committee.[4]
In the 2016 primary election, Johnson was challenged by Kevin M. Mitchell, a council member of Gallup-McKinley County Schools.[5]
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