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Henry
"Hank" Johnson, Jr.

Hank Johnson is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Georgia's 4th Congressional District, serving since 2007.

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Opponent Jim Duffie R Compare race →

Background

Henry "Hank" Johnson, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 4th Congressional District, a seat he has held since 2007. 1 He earned a B.A. in political science from Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) in 1976 and a J.D. from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in 1979. 18

Before entering Congress, Johnson practiced law in Decatur, Georgia, for 27 years as a partner at Johnson & Johnson Law Group LLC, specializing in criminal defense, civil rights, and personal injury law. 18 He also served as a DeKalb County magistrate judge from 1989 to 2001 and as a DeKalb County commissioner from 2001 to 2006. 8

Johnson is an incumbent Democrat seeking re-election in the November 2026 general election for Georgia's 4th Congressional District. 7

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 4, Georgia
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Georgia's 4th Congressional District
Website
hankforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Henry "Hank" Johnson, Jr. voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
2.7%
with their party’s majority
96%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    news
    Advance voting period: October 13–30, 2026; Election Day November 3, 2026

    Johnson's official House website lists October 13–30 as the advance voting period for Georgia, with November 3, 2026 as Election Day for the Johnson vs. Duffie general election contest.

    Vote 2026 | Congressman Hank Johnson · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Johnson and Georgia Democrats reject State Election Board's DOJ letter on voting systems

    Hank Johnson joined Georgia Democrats in rejecting a letter from the State Election Board to the Department of Justice regarding voting systems.

    Hank Johnson and Georgia Democrats Reject State ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    news
    Voter registration deadline for Georgia's November 3 general election

    Johnson's official congressional website listed October 5 as the voter registration deadline for the November 3, 2026 general election in Georgia.

    Vote 2026 | Congressman Hank Johnson · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 25
    news
    Johnson responds to Decaturish voter questionnaire; Duffie declines to participate

    Decaturish published a candidate Q&A for Georgia's 4th District. Johnson responded, outlining priorities including lowering costs of groceries, gas, and housing; expanding health care access; rooting out corruption; and ending what he described as an 'illegal, unconstitutional and endless war with Iran.' He also proposed Supreme Court reforms including term limits, a conduct code, and adding four seats. Duffie did not respond.

    Candidate Q&A: U.S. House District 4 | Voter Guide | decaturish.com · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 25
    filing
    Johnson campaign finance summary: ~$402K raised, ~$117.9K cash on hand through June 30

    FEC-derived figures reported by secondary data sites show Johnson's campaign raised approximately $402,315, spent approximately $396,085, and held about $117,906 cash on hand through June 30, 2026.

    Henry C. "Hank" Johnson — CivicGate · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. May 19
    news
    Johnson wins Democratic primary with 79.3%; Duffie wins Republican primary unopposed

    Hank Johnson won the Democratic primary for Georgia's 4th Congressional District with 79.3% of the vote. His Republican opponent James 'Jim' Duffie won the Republican primary unopposed with 100% of the vote.

    Georgia 4th District primary 2026 - DonorAlpha · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Air Line Pilots Association, International union
    Listed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile for Johnson's 2026 race. ivoterguide.com
  • Communications Workers of America (CWA) union
    Listed as endorser on CWA's 2026 endorsed candidates page and iVoterGuide profile. cwa-union.org
  • Equality PAC organization
    Listed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile for Johnson's 2026 race. ivoterguide.com
  • NARAL Pro-Choice America organization
    Listed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile for Johnson's 2026 race. ivoterguide.com
  • National Education Association (NEA) union
    Listed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile for Johnson's 2026 race. ivoterguide.com
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), including AFGE District 5 union
    AFGE announced endorsement of Johnson ahead of the Georgia statewide primary, supporting him as he continued to represent Georgia's Fourth District. afge.org · May 7, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House GA-04 · DWon216,33278.5%
2020U.S. House GA-04 · DWon278,90680.1%
2018U.S. House GA-04 · DWon227,71778.8%
2016U.S. House GA-04 · DWon220,14675.7%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$402K
Spent
$396K
Cash on hand
$118K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6GA04129(opens in a new tab)

Sources 18

  1. [1] Georgia 4th District primary 2026 - DonorAlpha(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 CWA Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Issues - Congressman Hank Johnson(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Hank Johnson and Georgia Democrats Reject State ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] Candidate Q&A: U.S. House District 4 | Voter Guide | decaturish.com(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  6. [6] Vote 2026 | Congressman Hank Johnson(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  7. [7] Henry C. "Hank" Johnson — CivicGate(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  8. [8] Press Releases | Congressman Hank Johnson - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Aug 15, 2026
  9. [9] Voter Guide Profile for GA U.S. Rep., Dist. 4 candidate - Hank Johnson Jr.(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  10. [10] Congressman Johnson Co-Introduces Resolution Calling for ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 26, 2026
  11. [11] AFGE Endorses 7 Georgia Lawmakers Ahead of Statewide ...(opens in a new tab) May 7, 2026
  12. [12] Congressman Johnson reintroduces critical bill to de-militarize police(opens in a new tab) Mar 3, 2026
  13. [13] The Issues: The Environment | Congressman Hank Johnson For Congress(opens in a new tab) Jan 19, 2026
  14. [14] The Issues: The Economy / Jobs | Congressman ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 3, 2023
  15. [15] Environment(opens in a new tab) Aug 9, 2022
  16. [16] Gun Violence Prevention(opens in a new tab) Aug 9, 2022
  17. [17] Rep. Johnson’s Statement on Passage of the GOP Tax Scam(opens in a new tab) Nov 16, 2017
  18. [18] Congressman Hank Johnson's statement on H.R. 3, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act(opens in a new tab) Mar 3, 2011
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