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Henry "Hank" Johnson Jr.

Democrat · Incumbent

U.S. Representative, Georgia District 4

Hank Johnson is the Democratic nominee and incumbent in Georgia's 4th District and has served in the U.S. House since January 20071. He is a lawyer who served on the DeKalb County Commission from 2000 to 2005 and is the ranking member of a House Judiciary subcommittee on courts, intellectual property and the internet18.

Where they stand 24 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Minimum wageRaise it higher and tie it to the cost of livinghigh
    Said · high confidence
    • Cosponsored the Raise the Wage Act of 2021, which would raise the federal minimum wage in steps. (2021-01-28) source
    • Cosponsored the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (H.R. 2743), which would raise the federal minimum wage to $17 an hour by 2030 and then adjust it each year with median wage growth. (2025-04-08) source
    • His official website says he led efforts to increase wages by voting for the Raise the Wage Act. (2026) source
  • GunsAll of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazineshigh
    Said · high confidence
    • Voted for the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, which would ban the sale of many semi-automatic assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. (2022-07-29) source
    • Introduced the Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023 (H.R. 6596), a comprehensive bill that includes universal background checks, an assault weapons ban, extreme risk protection orders and a federal firearm licensing requirement. (2023-12-05) source
    • Cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 (H.R. 3115). (2025-04-30) source
    • His press release says he voted to reinstate the assault weapons ban to keep weapons of war off the streets, and his website says he supports universal background checks. (2026) source
  • ImmigrationTighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentshigh
    Said · high confidence
    • Voted for the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenship for Dreamers and some long-time TPS holders. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to long-time farmworkers and required E-Verify in agriculture. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction and tightened asylum rules. (2023-05-11) source
    • His official website says he supports DACA, TPS and refugees, believes the border must be secured, and wants immigrants to earn the chance to become citizens. (2026) source
    • Voted against the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security. (2026-06-09) source
  • Supreme Court reformAdd term limits and ethics rules, and expand the Court beyond nine seatshigh
    Said · high confidence
    • Introduced the Judiciary Act of 2023 (H.R. 3422), which would add seats to the Supreme Court. (2023-05-17) source
    • Introduced a bill to set 18-year terms for Supreme Court justices (H.R. 3544). (2025-05-21) source
    • Introduced the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R. 3513). (2025-05-20) source
    • His official website says he proposed legislation to expand the Supreme Court and to require the justices to follow a code of ethics, transparency and recusal standards. (2026) source
  • Aid to UkraineRestore strong U.S. aid and add tougher sanctions on Russiahigh
    Said · high confidence
    • Voted for the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022. (2022-05-10) source
    • Voted for the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024. (2024-04-20) source
    • His April 2024 press release says he voted for the security supplemental bills that provide defense help to allies, including Ukraine and Taiwan. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted for the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid and loans to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source
  • Income taxesRaise taxes on the highest earners and corporations to pay for programsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corporations and a tax on stock buybacks to help pay for energy and health programs. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent at every income level. (2025-07-03) source
  • Safety net programsExpand help for childcare, housing and paid family leavemedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housing and paid family leave. (2021-11-19) source
    • Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added Medicaid work requirements and expanded SNAP work requirements. (2025-07-03) source
  • HealthcareAdd a government plan anyone can buy into (a public option)medium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Cosponsored the Medicare for All Act in the 117th, 118th and 119th Congresses. (2025-04-29) source
    • Voted against the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a private-market bill on association health plans and PBM transparency. (2025-12-17) source
    • His official website says he will continue to advocate for a public health insurance option and has consistently backed the Affordable Care Act. (2026) source
    • Voted for restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. (2026-01-08) source
  • AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)medium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2021-09-24) source
    • Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2022-07-15) source
    • Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act of 2023 (H.R. 12). (2023-03-30) source
    • Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act (H.R. 12) in 2025. (2025-06-24) source
  • Energy and climateA gradual shift to cleaner energy, driven by incentivesmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which used tax credits and incentives to speed a shift to cleaner energy. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted against the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral production. (2023-03-30) source
    • His official website says he is advancing a clean, sustainable energy future through investments in renewable energy and energy infrastructure. (2026) source
  • MarijuanaLegalize it and clear past convictionsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the MORE Act, which would remove marijuana from federal drug schedules and clear past federal marijuana convictions. (2022-04-01) source
    • Cosponsored the MORE Act of 2025, which would end the federal ban on marijuana. (2025-08-29) source
  • RedistrictingIndependent commissions draw maps, with a national ban on partisan gerrymanderingmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the For the People Act, which would require independent commissions to draw congressional maps and ban partisan gerrymandering. (2021-03-03) source
  • Campaign financeOverturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaignsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the For the People Act, which created small-donor public matching funds, required disclosure of big donors and called for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. (2021-03-03) source
    • Cosponsored H.J.Res. 13, a constitutional amendment to let Congress and the states regulate campaign money and enact public financing. (2023-01-17) source
  • Death penaltyAbolish it and use life without parole insteadmedium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • Cosponsored the Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2023. (2023-02-21) source
  • Qualified immunityNo, end it for police so officers or departments can be sued for rights violationsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualified immunity for police officers in civil rights lawsuits. (2021-03-03) source
  • Drug pricesNegotiate more drugs and extend the insulin and yearly cost caps to private insurancemedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month for people with Medicare and private insurance. (2022-03-31) source
    • His official website says his vote for the Inflation Reduction Act lets Medicare negotiate drug prices and caps insulin at 35 dollars a month and out-of-pocket drug costs at 2,000 dollars a year. (2026) source
  • Childcare and pre-KOffer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aidmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which funded free universal pre-K and expanded childcare aid. (2021-11-19) source
  • Paid leaveCreate a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick daysmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which created a national paid family and medical leave program. (2021-11-19) source
    • Cosponsored the FAMILY Act, which would create a national paid family and medical leave program. (2025-09-16) source
    • Cosponsored the Healthy Families Act, which would let workers earn paid sick days. (2026-02-12) source
  • Politicians trading stocksNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Stop Insider Trading Act, a stock purchase ban for members that also carried voter ID provisions. (2026-07-22) source
  • Mandatory minimumsNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which applies mandatory minimum sentences to fentanyl-related trafficking. (2023-05-25) source
    • Voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which applies mandatory minimum sentences to fentanyl-related trafficking. (2025-06-12) source
  • Student loansNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against overturning the Biden administration's broad student loan debt cancellation. (2023-06-21) source
    • Voted against overturning the SAVE income-driven repayment plan. (2023-12-07) source
  • E-Verify mandateNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which would require all employers to use E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
  • Transgender athletesNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2023-04-20) source
    • Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2025-01-14) source
  • Aid to IsraelNo single answer fitslow
    Said · low confidence
    • Voted against the $26 billion Israel security supplemental. (2024-04-20) source
    • His April 2024 press release says he voted against funding Israel's war in Gaza and called sending more offensive weapons to Israel untenable. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted against the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require delivery of paused weapons to Israel. (2024-05-16) source
    • Voted for an amendment by Rep. Thomas Massie to the Fiscal Year 2027 national security appropriations bill (H.R. 8595) that would have barred funds for Israel; it failed 104 to 314. (2026-07-15) source

No public position found on: National debt, Social Security, Business regulation, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Judges, Term limits, Electoral College, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Served on the DeKalb County Commission from 2000 to 2005 and practiced law in Decatur for more than 25 years1.
  • Assumed office as U.S. Representative for Georgia's 4th District on January 3, 20071.
  • Ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet8.
  • On the Nov 3, 2026 general election ballot for Georgia's 4th District as the Democratic nominee and incumbent2.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

$402,315raised
$396,085spent
$117,906cash on hand

Cash on hand includes money left over from the campaign's earlier races, so it can be more than raised minus spent.

Where the money came from

  • People who gaveincluding $19,345 in gifts under $200$77,703
  • PACs and other political committees$316,750
  • Political party committees$779

Largest contributions from PACs and parties

As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.

  1. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC)PAC$10,000
  2. AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$10,000
  3. ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION PACPAC$10,000
  4. DELL TECHNOLOGIES PACPAC$10,000
  5. DELTA AIR LINES PACPAC$10,000
  6. NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION PACPAC$8,000
  7. THE HOME DEPOT INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$7,500
  8. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES PEOPLEPAC$7,500
  9. EMPLOYEES OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION PAC ENGPACPAC$7,500
  10. AFLAC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AFLAC PAC)PAC$6,500

Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 6, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (56)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Hank JohnsonBallotpedia
  2. Georgia Secretary of State: November 3, 2026 General ElectionGeorgia Secretary of State
  3. Economy and JobsOffice of Rep. Hank Johnson
  4. EnergyOffice of Rep. Hank Johnson
  5. Gun Violence PreventionOffice of Rep. Hank Johnson
  6. HealthcareOffice of Rep. Hank Johnson
  7. ImmigrationOffice of Rep. Hank Johnson
  8. Court ReformOffice of Rep. Hank Johnson
  9. Social SecurityOffice of Rep. Hank Johnson
  10. National Security and Foreign PolicyOffice of Rep. Hank Johnson
  11. Bill status: HR 3069 (119th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  12. House roll call: Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans ActOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  13. House roll call: Breaking the Gridlock Act (three-year extension of enhanced ACA tax credits)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  14. Bill status: HR 603 (117th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  15. Bill status: HR 3115 (119th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  16. House roll call: Assault Weapons Ban of 2022Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  17. Bill status: HR 3422 (118th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  18. Bill status: HR 3513 (119th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  19. Bill status: HR 3544 (119th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  20. House roll call: Inflation Reduction Act (final House vote)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  21. House roll call: Lower Energy Costs ActOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  22. House roll call: American Dream and Promise Act of 2021Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  23. House roll call: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  24. House roll call: Secure the Border Act of 2023Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  25. House roll call: Secure America Act (immigration and border enforcement funding through 2029)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  26. House roll call: Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  27. House roll call: Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  28. House roll call: Ukraine Support ActOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  29. House roll call: Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  30. House roll call: Israel Security Assistance Support ActOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  31. House roll call: Affordable Insulin Now ActOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  32. Bill status: HR 1124 (118th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  33. Bill status: HR 5068 (119th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  34. House roll call: MORE ActOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  35. Bill status: HR 5390 (119th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  36. Bill status: HR 7531 (119th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  37. House roll call: Build Back Better Act (House passage)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  38. Bill status: HR 12 (118th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  39. Bill status: HR 12 (119th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  40. House roll call: Women's Health Protection Act of 2021Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  41. House roll call: Women's Health Protection Act of 2022Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  42. Bill status: HJRES 13 (118th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  43. House roll call: For the People Act of 2021Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  44. House roll call: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  45. House roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final House vote on Senate version)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  46. House roll call: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  47. House roll call: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  48. House roll call: HALT Fentanyl Act (2023)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  49. House roll call: HALT Fentanyl Act (2025, became law)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  50. House roll call: Resolution to overturn the Biden student loan debt relief plan (veto override)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  51. House roll call: Resolution to overturn the SAVE income-driven repayment planOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  52. House roll call: Stop Insider Trading ActOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  53. Bill status: HR 2743 (119th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  54. House roll call: Massie amendment (Part A Amendment No. 8) to the Fiscal Year 2027 national security appropriations bill, H.R. 8595Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  55. Rules Committee amendment list, H.R. 8595 (National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027)House Committee on Rules
  56. H.R. 6596 (118th Congress) as introduced: Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)