Andy Johnson (politician)
Andy Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| In office 1979-1982 | |
| Preceded by | Eric B. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Bill Bankhead |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Earl Johnson January 12, 1953 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | June 1, 2025 (aged 72) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Davis (m. 1976) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
Andrew Earl Johnson Sr. (January 12, 1953 – June 1, 2025) was an American politician and talk radio host. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1979 to 1982 in the District 19 seat.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Johnson graduated from Dartmouth College and managed his family's dairy farm before winning election to the Florida House of Representatives in 1978. He became the youngest member of the Florida House upon taking office. After being re-elected in 1980, Johnson ran for the Florida Senate in 1982 but lost; this was the first of several unsuccessful political candidacies through 1990. After leaving politics, Johnson hosted a talk show Down to Business on several Jacksonville radio stations.