Cynthia A. Johnson

Cynthia A. Johnson (born August 19, 1958) is an American politician who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 5th district from 2019 to 2022.

Early life and education Johnson was born on August 19, 1958, in the city of Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Frank Cody High School. She was certified as a paralegal by the American Institute for Paralegal Studies. She earned an associate degree from Wayne County Community College and a bachelor’s degree in business management from Walsh College. Johnson currently serves as Chaplain of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus. During the beginning of her term, Johnson served on three committees: the Families, Children, and Seniors committee, the Agriculture committee, and as the Minority Chair of House Oversight. Johnson posted a video in response to these threats, in which she warned supporters of President Donald Trump to "Be careful. Walk lightly", further stating that "And for those of you who are soldiers, you know how to do it. Do it right. Be in order. Make them pay." Laura Cox, chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party found this video to be threatening to members of her party. On December 9, 2020, Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, in a statement supported by Speaker-elect Jason Wentworth, removed Johnson from all three committees she had been a part of, because of the video's contents.

Johnson was disqualified from running in the 2022 Democratic primary for her re-election in the newly drawn 1st state House district, as she did not submit required campaign finance paperwork.

Personal life Around 1975, Johnson was married to Wallace F. Hoskins Jr. Johnson is a Christian.