Chris Johnson (politician)

Chris Johnson
Member of the Maine Senate
from the 20th district
Assumed office
February 2012
Preceded by David Trahan
Personal details
Political party Democrat
Spouse(s) Valerie Johnson
Profession Computer specialist
Website Official site

Chris Johnson is an American politician from Maine. He is a member of the Maine Senate. A Democrat, Johnson won a special election to replace David Trahan, who had resigned to work as a lobbyist. In 2010, Johnson lost to Trahan with 32% of the vote.[1] He won election to his first full term in November 2012 by 171 votes over Republican State Representative Les Fossel.[2] He is a resident of Somerville, Maine and a graduate of Bangor High School and the University of Maine.[3]

Johnson is the Director of Information Technology at a technology company in Portland.[3]

References

  1. Russell, Eric (February 15, 2012). "Democrat wins Lincoln County Senate seat". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  2. "Recounts confirm 2 more Democratic victories". Bangor Daily News. November 20, 2012. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Senator Chris Johnson". Retrieved 25 May 2013.


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