Biography
Cynthia Johnson is the Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 148, in the November 3, 2026 general election, having advanced from the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.[1][2] A retired educator and associate pastor from Cordele, she lists affordable health care and housing, a living wage, and education among her campaign priorities in a Ballotpedia survey.[1][3]
Johnson graduated from Crisp County High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Georgia Southwestern State University in 2014, and earned a graduate degree from Thomas University in 2019.[1] Her career experience includes working as an educator.[1]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Johnson said she is a lifelong resident of Cordele in Crisp County, a retired educator, faith leader and community leader, and the mother of three adult daughters.[3] She said she was ordained in 2003, serves as an associate pastor, and, with her husband, founded her church more than 21 years ago.[3] She also said she serves on the local Ministerial Council and on the Patient Advisory Committee for Phoebe Hospital.[3]
- 1.Cynthia Johnson - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Cynthia Johnson - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Georgia House District 148
Cynthia Johnson is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Georgia House District 148 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
