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Bertram "Bert" Johnson
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 2nd district |
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| In office January 1, 2011 – March 2, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Martha G. Scott |
| Succeeded by | Adam Hollier |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 5th district |
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| In office January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | William McConico |
| Succeeded by | John Olumba |
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| Born | October 20, 1973 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | India, Bertram, Nicholas and David |
| Residence | Highland Park, Michigan |
| Alma mater | University of Detroit Mercy |
| Website | Official Website: http://senatedems.com/johnson/ |
Bertram "Bert" Johnson (born October 20, 1973) is a Democratic former member of the Michigan Senate.
Johnson previously represented the 2nd district, which comprises northeast Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and all five Grosse Pointe Communities. From 2007 to 2010, Johnson served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
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Education
Johnson attended University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy. He studied Criminology and Security Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy.
Political career
From 2001 to 2006, Johnson worked as chief of staff to then-Representative Bill McConico.
2010 Senate election
Succeeding Martha G. Scott, Johnson was elected as a Michigan State Senator for District 2. After the election, Johnson was named the campaign chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
2012 U.S. Congress election
Johnson ran for the U.S. House in 2012, but lost the Democratic primaries to John Conyers. Johnson would then go on to chair Conyer's 2014 re-election campaign.
Personal life
Johnson is single with four children.
See also
- Michigan House of Representatives
- Michigan Senate
- Michigan Democratic Party
