Early voting opens for Georgia primaries
Absentee ballots can be requested until May 13, submitted by May 24. By Mark Niesse — Mark.Niesse@ajc.com ELECTIONS Three weeks of early voting begins Monday for voters who want to cast their ballots in the Georgia primary before election day on May 24. In-person early voting is usually the most popular way of participating in […]
Hank’s Court Reform Bills in the News
4-20-2022: The Hill: The 21st Century Courts Act would help restore public confidence in the judiciary 4-26-22: OCG News: Congressman Hank Johnson to chair hearing on Supreme Court Ethics 4-27-22: The Hill: Democrat says judicial ethics problems are bigger than Clarence Thomas 4-27-22: The Jolt: Internal GOP memo testing attacks on Raphael Warnock 4-27-22: Fox5 […]
Hank’s Court Reform Platform
Justice under the law is a fundamental tenet of our Democracy. That is why the framers of our Constitution established the Judicial Branch as a co-equal branch of our government. In their wisdom and as part of the checks and balances that exist between the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches, the framers assigned to the […]
AJC: Where you can vote early in DeKalb
13 locations plus 6 drop box sites set for May 24 primary election. By Zachary Hansen – zachary.hansen@ajc.com DEKALB COUNTY DeKalb County has finalized its list of early voting locations and absentee ballot drop boxes. The county’s election board recently approved 13 early voting locations and six drop box spots for the May 24 primary […]
Congressman Johnson Qualifies for Re-Election in 2022
Democratic Caucus Leader, Senior Member of Judiciary and T&I Committees Makes It Official DECATUR, GA – On Monday, March 7, 2022, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) made it official by qualifying to run for his ninth term in Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District. “I am proud of my strong record in Congress and look forward to meeting […]
Hank Introduces Historic Transit Expansion Legislation
Johnson joined by Reps. Williams, Bourdeaux, Garcia in co-leading introduction of bill to build public transportation serving affordable housing and low-income communities Johnson pushing for inclusion of “Public Transportation Expansion Act” in reconciliation bill ATLANTA, GA — Following his push to create dedicated federal funding for transit with his Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act (H.R. 3744) this summer, […]
Congressman Johnson Announces Tax Credit to Cover Cost of Paid Leave for Small Businesses through September
Rep. Johnson Helped Secure Tax Credit through September in the American Rescue Plan WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that the IRS will continue to provide tax credits to help local small businesses cover the costs of providing paid sick and family leave for workers through September. Along with using the leave […]
Congressman Johnson Announces Community Health Centers to Receive $6.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
DECATUR, GA – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that two Fourth District Community Health Centers will receive a total of $6.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds to expand their COVID-19 vaccination and treatment operations. The resources are part of the American Rescue Plan’s investments to expand access to vaccines in underserved communities. Fourth […]
Rep. Johnson Opens Art Competition for Georgia Fourth Congressional District High School Students
DECATUR—Congressman Henry “Hank” Johnson (GA-04) is encouraging 9th – 12th grade high school students, living or attending high school in the district, to submit their art creations as part of this year’s Congressional Art Competition. “Art can have so many interpretations and cross so many boundaries, while still bringing folks together. This annual competition allows […]
Congressman Johnson Announces CBC Scholarship Opportunities
As Congressional Black Caucus Whip, Rep. Johnson Encouraging Fourth District College Students to Apply for CBC Scholarships DECATUR, GA — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson, (GA-04) announced that the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. is proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding African American college students. The following scholarships are now open for applicants. National Racial […]
