Doreen Wonda Johnson is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 5th district. Elected in 2014, she assumed office in 2015. Johnson is a member of the Navajo Nation.

Early life and education

Johnson was born in Crownpoint, New Mexico. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Marymount University in Arlington County, Virginia.

Doreen Wonda Johnson

Career

In the 2014 general election, Johnson defeated Democratic incumbent Sandra Jeff who ran as a write-in candidate after she failed to obtain sufficient signatures to qualify for the primary.

Doreen Wonda Johnson

In the 2016 legislative session, Johnson served on the Committee on Compacts, the Education Committee, and the Regulatory and Public Affairs Committee.

Doreen Wonda Johnson

In the 2016 primary election, Johnson was challenged by Kevin M. Mitchell, a council member of Gallup-McKinley County Schools.

References

1953 births

Living people

Democratic Party members of the New Mexico House of Representatives

Native American state legislators in New Mexico

Native American women in politics

People from Gallup, New Mexico

Women state legislators in New Mexico

People from Crownpoint, New Mexico

Marymount University alumni

21st-century American politicians

21st-century American women politicians

Navajo leaders