Robert Johnson III

Robert Lee Johnson III (born November 29, 1958) is an American politician. He first served as a state senator before becoming a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 94th District, being first elected in 2004. He has been the Minority Leader of the State House since 2020.

Early life Robert L. Johnson III was born on November 29, 1958 in Natchez, Mississippi. When he was young, Johnson would help his father, who was a bricklayer and cattle rancher, with work. Johnson's mother was a school teacher, later retiring as an assistant superintendent.

Johnson graduated from North Natchez High School and got a scholarship to Washington University in St. Louis. He was there for three years and transferred to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, receiving a degree in political science and urban studies. He received a J.D. from the same school and interned during the summers at the attorney general's office in Mississippi. He assumed office in 2004.

Johnson has been noted for his bipartisan spirit in the legislature.

Personal life He is married to Evelyn Joiner and is of African Methodist Episcopal faith.