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Jesse Johnson
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 30th district |
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| In office January 13, 2020 – January 9, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Kristine Reeves |
| Succeeded by | Kristine Reeves |
| Federal Way City Council, Position No. 2 | |
| In office January 1, 2018 – January 13, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Kelly Maloney |
| Succeeded by | Erica Norton |
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| Born | 1989/1990 (age 35–36) Kirkland, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Washington (BA, MEd) |
Jesse E. Johnson, born in 1989, is an American educator and politician. He used to be a member of the Washington House of Representatives. He represented an area called the 30th legislative district, which covers parts of King County and Pierce County in Washington state.
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Jesse Johnson's Public Service
A Young Leader in Federal Way
Before joining the state legislature, Jesse Johnson served on the Federal Way City Council. He was the youngest person ever to serve on that council. This role helped him learn how local government works and how to help his community.
Representing Washington State
In January 2020, Jesse Johnson was chosen to join the Washington House of Representatives. He took the place of Representative Kristine Reeves, who had resigned. This was a big step, as he moved from local city government to state-level politics.
After being appointed, Johnson ran for election in November 2020 to keep his seat. He won the election and served a full two-year term. As a state representative, he helped make laws for all of Washington.
Why He Stepped Down
In 2022, Jesse Johnson decided not to run for re-election. He wanted to spend more time with his young family. At that time, he had a six-month-old baby, and his wife was studying in medical school. His term as a state representative ended in January 2023.
