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Eric Johnson Campaign
General Inquiries
email: info@johnsonfortexas.com
phone: (214) 565-5680
1409 S. Lamar
Suite 005
Dallas, TX 75215
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Johnson Warns District 100 Seat Could Remain Empty if Hodge Wins, Then is Convicted on Federal Charge
January 28, 2010 | David Taffet | Dallas Voice
The Texas House of Representatives is closely divided — 77-73 — between Republicans and Democrats. Democrats need to pick up three seats to win the majority, and the balance of power could be determined in North Texas. Click here to read the full article |
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Rep. Terri Hodge, Opponent Eric Johnson Clash Over Education, Priorities
January 16, 2010 | Gromer Jeffers Jr. | The Dallas Morning News
State Rep. Terri Hodge said Friday that the protection of personal property rights is a more important issue than working to get kids into college. "One of the most major moves in the city today is taking property through the process of eminent domain," she said. "That is a far greater issue in District 100 than how many children we have getting to college." Click here to read the full article |
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Editorial: We Recommend Johnson in House District 100
January 20, 2010 | The Dallas Morning News
Eric Johnson argues that the voters in House District 100 should have effective representation in Austin, a go-getter who is both a leader and a person of integrity. He's right. Unfortunately, incumbent Terri Hodge does not meet that bar. Click here to read the full article |
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Eric Johnson: Who Can Tackle the Dropout Crisis at DISD? – We Can
January 11, 2010 | Eric Johnson | Op/Ed for Dallas South News
The fact that most 9th graders do not graduate from a Dallas High School should alarm all Texans. Dallas’ dropout rate has short and long term consequences on a scale from bad to disastrous. Fewer high school graduates translates directly into higher crime, more drug abuse, a less educated workforce, lower home ownership, and an economic outlook that is far from what it could be. Click here to read the full article |
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As if Terri Hodge didn't have enough to worry about...
January 7, 2010 | Jason Trahan | The Dallas Morning News
The embattled state rep, who goes on trial March 8 on bribery and corruption charges as part of the Dallas City Hall corruption investigation, is blasted here by Michael Markarian of the Humane Society Legislative Fund for derailing a measure this past legislative session that would have strengthened laws against cockfighting. Click here to read the full article |
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Put up or shut up time for candidates
January 4, 2010 | Jason Embry | The Austin American Statesman
Several months ago in this space I identified Democrat Eric Johnson as the challenger best-positioned to oust a state House incumbent. He’s running against indicted Democratic Rep. Terri Hodge of Dallas. According to a source close to his campaign, Johnson will announce today that has raised more than $200,000. Click here to read the full article |
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Today is filing deadline for state, local elections
January 4, 2010 | Bruce Tomaso | The Dallas Morning News
In Dallas County, longtime state Rep. Terri Hodge is likely to face rare primary opposition. Dallas lawyer Eric Johnson plans to challenge Hodge, who is under federal indictment on bribery charges. Click here to read the full article |
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House, Local Races to Bring Dallas County Plenty of Political Action in 2010
December 29, 2009 | Gromer Jeffers Jr. | The Dallas Morning News
There has been a lot of anticipation about 2010, with state and local politicos from both parties making noise about gaining ground, holding turf and launching comebacks. Click here to read the full article |
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Federal Plea Bargain Document Gives Hodge Critics Another Weapon for Dallas House Race
December 24, 2009 | Mike Hailey | Capitol Inside
As the filing period for next year's campaign enters its final 10 days, State Rep. Terri Hodge will have to decide if the public emergence of a previously sealed plea bargain document in which she is accused of accepting a discount deal on an apartment in exchange for her influence as a legislator will have a bearing on her plans to seek another term at a time when she's scheduled to go on trial on bribery charges less than a week after the March 2 primary election. Click here to read the full article |
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More Sentencings Set in Dallas City Hall Public Corruption Case
December 24, 2009 | Jason Trahan | The Dallas Morning News
Cheryl Potashnik pleaded guilty to bribing State Rep. Terri Hodge, D-Dallas, by paying her rent and utilities in exchange for the lawmaker's support of Southwest Housing's projects. Click here to read the full article |
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Challenger Eric Johnson Takes the High Road Against State Representative Terri Hodge, But Where Will It Lead Him?
December 22, 2009 | Patrick Williams | The Dallas Observer
Brand control: Self-restraint has never been high on Buzz's list of virtues, as anyone who has ever seen our nicotine-stained fingers and fat gut can attest. Still, we appreciate virtue in others when we (very rarely) see it, so we kind of admire Eric Johnson, the lawyer running in the Democratic primary for the District 100 Texas House seat held by fellow Democrat Terri Hodge. Click here to read the full article |
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More Ammo for Eric Johnson in Primary Battle Against Terri Hodge, But Will it Matter?
December 11, 2009 | Sam Merten | The Dallas Observer
For reasons we can't explain, politicos are sticking by state Representative Terri Hodge in her bid for an eighth term in office despite the pending March 8 trial for her role in the federal corruption case involving affordable-housing developer Brian Potashnik. Click here to read the full article |
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Lawmaker Terri Hodge Requests Care For Comeaux
December 7, 2009 | KPRC Houston
Texas prison leaders confirm that a state lawmaker (Terri Hodge) wrote two strong letters asking for extra care for captured escapee Arcade Comeaux, Jr. Click here for the full video |
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