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Eric Johnson (Texas politician)

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Eric Johnson (Texas politician)

Eric Lynn Johnson (born October 10, 1975) is an American politician and attorney who has served as the 60th mayor of Dallas, Texas, since June 2019. A former Democrat, Johnson has been a member of the Republican Party since September 2023. Before his mayoral tenure, Johnson was a member of the Texas House of Representatives, where he represented the 100th District in the cities of Dallas and Mesquite.

Infobox

Preceded by
Terri Hodge
Succeeded by
Lorraine Birabil
Born
Eric Lynn Johnson (1975-10-10) October 10, 1975 (age 50)Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Political party
Democratic (before 2023)Republican (since 2023)
Children
3
Education
Harvard University (BA)University of Pennsylvania (JD)Princeton University (MPA)
Party
Republican (since 2023)
Other politicalaffiliations
Democratic (before 2023)

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Preceded byMike Rawlings
Preceded byMike Rawlings
Political offices
Preceded byMike Rawlings
Political offices
Mayor of Dallas 2019–present
Political offices
Incumbent
Political offices
Preceded byMike Rawlings
Mayor of Dallas 2019–present
Incumbent

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