Johnson was elected to represent Texas' 30th District in the House of Representatives in 1992. She would hold that seat for 30 years, winning reelection 15 times.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson formally switched party allegiances Friday, announcing in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that he is renouncing his Democratic affiliation to join the Republican Party.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas Today, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa and Vice Chair Shay Wyrick Cathey formally announced their endorsements of Dan Sanchez, Democratic candidate for Congress in a special election for Texas’ 34th Congressional District. Early voting is underway, and Election Day is on Tuesday, June 14.