Supreme Court
Supports additional Supreme Court seats, term limits and an enforceable ethics, recusal and disclosure code.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Henry "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
Candidate for U.S. House · Georgia · District 4
Projected winner: Henry "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
Source checked Nov 4, 2026, 2:28 PM Eastern.
Associated Press via NPR. This call does not certify the result or change who is in office.
Certification: pending. GA · Official state election information
See the state election authority for official reporting. GA · Official state election information
THE PERSON
Background
Hank Johnson is an attorney and member of Congress. His campaign biography describes 27 years of law practice in Decatur, service as a magistrate judge and DeKalb County commissioner, and congressional service beginning in 2007.
Roots
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
- Career: Attorney; former magistrate judge and county commissioner; U.S. representative
Education
- Clark College, now Clark Atlanta University · B.A., political science
- Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law · J.D.
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Consumer & labor rights
Supports prohibiting forced arbitration clauses in consumer and employment agreements through the FAIR Act.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Policing
Supports restricting transfers of military-grade equipment to local police.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Voting & democracy
Supports greater public accountability for electronic voting systems.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Technology & access
Supports expanded broadband access and reducing the digital divide.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 4 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
DeKalb County Georgia — November 3, 2026 composite sample ballot, page 1 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.