About Me
MY BACKGROUND
Andre V. Johnson, Jr. represents District 34A in the Maryland General Assembly, where he has served since 2022 with a focus on education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice reform, and environmental sustainability. A strong advocate for his constituents, he regularly engages with community leaders and collaborates with fellow lawmakers to advance policies that promote equity and opportunity.
Delegate Johnson serves on the House Economic Matters Committee, where he helps shape legislation on labor, business regulation, consumer protection, and economic development. He is also a member of the Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee, Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee and the Joint Committee on Federal Relations, where he works on issues directly affecting Maryland workers and families.
Prior to his legislative role, Delegate Johnson served on the Harford County Council (2018–2022), helping to manage county budgets and public programs. His public service career spans decades, including roles as a Baltimore City Police Officer, Harford County Sheriff’s Deputy, Special Investigator for Baltimore City Housing, and Public Safety Officer at Goucher College. He is also a proud U.S. Army veteran.
A lifelong resident of Harford County, Delegate Johnson is a father of five and grandfather of three. Outside of public office, he has mentored youth through coaching basketball and football, using sports to instill values of discipline and leadership. His deep-rooted commitment to service continues to guide his work in building a safer, stronger Maryland.
Tenure Elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in November 2022. Member of the House of Delegates since January 11, 2023.
Current Assignments2023 Economic Matters Committee2023 Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee2023 Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee2023 Joint Committee on Federal Relations2023 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland2024 Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus Public Service Football coach and Girls' basketball coach, Patterson Mill High School, Bel Air, MD. Memberships Harford County Democratic Central Committee, 2016; Harford County Board of Health, 2018-2022; Harford County Commission on Veterans Affairs, 2018-2022; Harford County Commission on Disabilities, 2019-2022; Harford County Voice of Racial Change/Police and Community Chairperson, 2016.
Awards Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Medal; National Action Network Pathfinders Award, 2022. Biographical Information Born at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, June 19, 1971; Edgewood High School, Edgewood, Maryland, 1989; Armored Crewman, U.S. Army; Special Investigator, Department of Housing and Community Development, Baltimore City; Police Officer, Baltimore City Police Department, Eastern District, 1997-1999; Harford County Sheriff's Office, 2000; Member Harford County Council, representing District A, 2018-2022; Married, five children.
