DeLena Johnson (born 1963) is a United States politician who sits in the Alaska House of Representatives.[1] She is a member of the Republican Party, representing District 25. Prior to redistricting she represented District 11.[1][2]
Prior to serving on the legislature, Johnson was twice elected as Mayor of Palmer, Alaska.[3]
Early life and education
Johnson moved to Alaska with her family in 1967, at the age of three.[4] She attended Susitna Valley High School. She then continued on to earn a BA degree in mathematics from the University of Alaska.[4]
Political Career
Alaska Legislature
A Republican, Johnson was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives on November 8, 2016.[5] Johnson served as a member of the House Energy, House Resources, and House State Affairs committees.
Johnson was reelected in 2018 and 2020.[6][7] In 2020, Johnson sponsored a resolution requesting the United States Secretary of the Treasury to mint $1 coins honoring Elizabeth Peratrovich under the Native American $1 Coin Act. The resolution was successful.[8]
References
- ^ a b "DeLena Johnson". Alaska State Legislature. State of Alaska. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "Alaska 11th District State House Results: DeLena Johnson Wins". New York Times. 1 August 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ Hollander, Zaz (14 October 2013). "Final results in for Mat-Su election, with two new Assembly members". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ a b Downing, Suzanne (8 September 2016). "Meet DeLena Johnson: Carving out a life on the land". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "November 2016 General Election Results". Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "November 2018 General Election Results". Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "November 2020 General Elections Results" (PDF). Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Bauman, Margaret (March 2, 2020). "Treasury urged to mint 5M Peratrovich coins". The Cordova Times. Retrieved 6 June 2024.