Eric Johnson
Incumbent mayor of Dallas since 2019. Former Texas state representative. Made national headlines by switching from Democrat to Republican in 2023. First Republican Dallas mayor in decades. Focused on public safety and fiscal conservatism.
In the News
Eric Johnson declares Dallas ‘America’s sanctuary city from socialism’ - Dallas News
Republicans look to Dallas to expand their reach in big cities - Dallas News
Dallas mayor says taxpayers should not bear convention costs - Dallas News
Trump’s convention comes to Dallas. What will Eric Johnson make of it? - Dallas News
Dallas mayor dissolves efficiency committee, reshuffles council leadership - Dallas News
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson slams his former party at Republican National Convention - texasstandard.org
A petition to recall Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson fails - The Texas Tribune
Petition calls for recall of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson after party switch - The Texas Tribune
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switches to Republican Party - The Texas Tribune
State Rep. Eric Johnson declares candidacy for Dallas mayor - The Texas Tribune
Mayor Johnson says Dallas doesn't "have a revenue problem", AI is the way forward for efficiency and cost savings - CBS News
Dallas mayor wants to relocate City Hall, citing costs; says Mavs, Stars' relocation plans not final - CBS News
Exclusive: Dallas mayor seeks clarity on ICE program after police chief rejects $25 million funding offer: "I want to hear from ICE, and I want to hear from the chief" - CBS News
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson denies speculation he may resign to seek higher office - CBS News
“The Real Heart of the Democratic Party Is With the Criminals” - Texas Monthly
Dallas closes on $5.7 billion budget, Johnson says process marked by ‘political theater’ - dallasobserver.com
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson supporting GOP, once complained it had 'little regard' for minority voters - KERA News
FULL: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s RNC Midterm speech - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is, again, absent as Pride begins - dallasobserver.com
What Eric Johnson’s party switch does — and doesn’t — mean for Dallas - Dallas Free Press
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