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Susan Johnson
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Democratic Party

Connecticut House of Representatives District 49
Tenure

2009 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

16

Compensation

Base salary

$40,000/year

Per diem

$No per diem is paid.

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Law

Western New England College of Law

Contact

Official website

Official Facebook

Personal Facebook

Personal LinkedIn 

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Susan Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 49. She assumed office in 2009. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.

Johnson (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 49. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Johnson served on the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Windham from 1989-1993 and 1999-2001.

Biography

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Johnson's professional experience includes working as an Attorney with O'Brien and Johnson, and Co-Host of "Windham Works." She has worked for the Center for Medicare Advocacy, advocate for Connecticut Legal Services, and Co-Host of "Let's Talk About It," WILI-AM Radio.

Johnson is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Connecticut Bar Association, Willimantic Elks Lodge #1311, Willimantic Rotary Club, Windham County Bar Association, and an Officer with the Windham Democratic Town Committee.[1]

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: [email protected].

2023-2024

Johnson was assigned to the following committees:

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2021-2022

Johnson was assigned to the following committees:

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2019-2020

Johnson was assigned to the following committees:

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2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Connecticut committee assignments, 2017
• Appropriations
• Education
• Insurance and Real Estate
• Regulations Review, Ranking member

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Johnson served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Johnson served on these committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 49

Incumbent Susan Johnson won election in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 49 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Susan Johnson (D / Working Families Party)
 
100.0
 
5,471

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,471
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Susan Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 49.

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 49

Incumbent Susan Johnson defeated Gregg Marchand in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 49 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Susan Johnson (D / Working Families Party)
 
98.8
 
3,652
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Gregg Marchand (Independent) (Write-in)
 
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44

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,696
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Susan Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 49.

2020

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 49

Incumbent Susan Johnson won election in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 49 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Susan Johnson
Susan Johnson (D / Working Families Party)
 
100.0
 
5,632

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,632
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Susan Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 49.

2018

In addition to running as a Democratic Party candidate, Johnson cross-filed to also run with the Working Families Party in 2018.[2]

General election

General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 49

Incumbent Susan Johnson won election in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 49 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Susan Johnson (D) Candidate Connection
 
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4,904

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,904
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2016

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.

Incumbent Susan Johnson defeated Tony Fantoli in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 49 general election.[3]

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 49 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Susan Johnson Incumbent 65.71% 4,912
     Republican Tony Fantoli 34.29% 2,563
Total Votes 7,475
Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State


Incumbent Susan Johnson ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 49 Democratic primary.

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 49 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Susan Johnson Incumbent (unopposed)

Tony Fantoli ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 49 Republican primary.

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 49 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Tony Fantoli  (unopposed)

2014

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 10, 2014. Incumbent Susan Johnson was unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Ernest S. Eldridge (The Bottom Line) in the general election.[4][5]

Connecticut House of Representatives District 49, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngSusan Johnson Incumbent 62.7% 2,758
     The Bottom Line Ernest S. Eldridge 27.9% 1,226
     Working Families Green check mark transparent.pngSusan Johnson Incumbent 9.5% 417
Total Votes 4,401

2012

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2012

Johnson ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 49. Johnson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. She defeated Harry Carboni (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 49, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngSusan Johnson Incumbent 78.2% 5,246
     Republican Harry Carboni 21.8% 1,462
Total Votes 6,708

2010

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2010

Johnson ran for re-election to the 49th District seat in 2010. She defeated John E. French (R) in the November 2 general election.

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 49 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Susan Johnson (D) 2,978
John E. French (R) 1,989

2008

On November 4, 2008, Johnson won election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 49th District, defeating Daniel Lein (R) and Robert Gorgoglione (Concerned Citizens). Johnson received 5,606 votes in the election while Lein received 2,287 votes, and Gorgoglione received 85 votes.[9] Johnson raised $4,103 for her campaign; Lein raised $5,212.[10]

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 49
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Susan Johnson (D and WF) 5,606
Daniel Lein (R) 2,287
Robert Gorgoglione (CC) 85

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Susan Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

Susan Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Susan Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Candidate Connection

Susan Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Equal Educational Opportunity, Health Care Access for All, Up grade transportation infrastructure.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education because it makes society a better place when everyone is educated. Health Care because the healthier people are the more they can focus on making their lives and our civilization a better place for all.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Ruth Bader Ginsberg

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I'm in politics to protect against having a society like Orwell's 1984.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The office is about the people you represent.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have years of experience in state and local government. During my time in office I have had positive results for my efforts.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Understand how everything works. We live in complete times. Policies can have unintended consequences. The more you know the less likely it will be that the vote you make won't surprise you once it is implemented.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I'm just a cog in the wheel of government. If remembered I would like people to realize I was there for them.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

My father served in the Pacific during WW11. He died from exposure to atomic bomb testing at the age of 33.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I raked blueberries until I was 16 and taught baton and ballet. The I went to work in a skilled nursing facility at the age of 16. I worked 12 hours a day on the weekend cooking all three meals and hand washing the dishes after each meal.

What happened on your most awkward date?

This is a foolish question!

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

I like all Holidays.

What is your favorite book? Why?

1984 by George Orwell. It tells us we must always work to protect our society.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I want to be me!

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

I like the district I represent because of its diversity.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The "Happy"song.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Life is a struggle.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

Connecticut is very small and diverse economically. The House can focus on the difference between the extremely rich and poor. The senate has more districts that include the richest areas.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Equal education opportunity.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

Everyone must communicate and work together.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes!

What process do you favor for redistricting?

One person one vote. In Connecticut we have a bipartisan committee that addressed reapportionment. Everyone should use our system.

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

I'm on Insurance and Real Estate, Appropriations, Education, Regulations Review and numerous Oversight committed on health care.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I am part of Leadership.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

There are good things about many different legislators. Getting to know everyone is important.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I'm in a very poor district in CT. Many of my constituents fight for survival every day. They are heroic.

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Campaign finance summary

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Susan Johnson campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Connecticut House of Representatives District 49Won general$1,805 $32
2022Connecticut House of Representatives District 49Won general$15,738 $12,282
2020Connecticut House of Representatives District 49Won general$15,134 N/A**
2018Connecticut House of Representatives District 49Won general$14,094 N/A**
2016Connecticut House of Representatives, District 49Won $33,114 N/A**
2014Connecticut State House, District 49Won $22,230 N/A**
2012Connecticut State House, District 49Won $32,726 N/A**
2010Connecticut State House, District 49Won $31,352 N/A**
2008Connecticut State House, District 49Won $3,363 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Johnson Biography," accessed June 10, 2014
    2. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2018 List of Candidates," accessed October 29, 2018
    3. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of the State, "Election Night Reporting, 2016 General Election," accessed December 14, 2016
    4. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
    5. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
    6. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 19, 2012
    7. ↑ CBS Connecticut, "2012 Primary Results," August 14, 2012
    8. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012" accessed November 21, 2012
    9. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "CT House official election results for 2008," November 5, 2008
    10. ↑ Follow the Money, "District 49 Connecticut House candidate funds, 2008," November 5, 2008

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