Robert Blake Johnson is an American politician serving as a member of the

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from the 100th district. He was appointed to the House on July 10, 2020.

Early life and education

Johnson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and communications from

Eckerd College Eckerd College is a Private college, private Liberal arts colleges in the United States, liberal arts college in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. Founded in 1958, part of the campus is waterfront (area), waterfront and beach on Boca Ciega ...

and a Master of Arts in teaching from Marian University.

Career

In 2009 and 2010, Johnson worked as a communications advisor and speechwriter for

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's successful state senate campaign. From 2009 to 2011, he worked as a teacher with

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. In 2011, he was the director of communications for the Marion County Democratic Party. From 2011 to 2013, he served as communications director and senior advisor for Congressman

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. He joined Complete College America in 2013, working as the organization's communications director until 2017 and vice president of strategy until 2018. He represented the 12th district on the

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from 2016 to 2020. He is the interim CEO of The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis. Johnson was appointed to the

in July 2020. He also serves as ranking member of the House Local Government Committee.

Electoral history

References

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