Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson (born 1978) is an American politician serving in the Mississippi State Senate from the 44th district. He served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 87th district from 2016 to 2020.

Early life and education Johnson attended Forrest County Agricultural High School located in the outskirts of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Career Johnson is an owner of multiple businesses, including a financial services firm operating in four states.

In 2015, he ran as a Republican for election to the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 87th district, which covers Forrest and Lamar counties, to fill the seat of retiring Democrat Johnny Stringer. He got 49.2% of the vote in the Republican primary and 80.2% of the vote in the general election; he assumed office on January 5, 2016. He responded to claims of dismay from Republican leadership in the House as "rumors." He ran uncontested in the Republican primary and general election, securing 100% of the vote in both; he assumed office on January 7, 2020. In the Senate, he chairs the Constitution committee and is vice-chair for the Medicaid committee.

Personal life Johnson is married to Wendi Burton and has two children.