Nathan Matthew Johnson is a Democrat serving as the state senator for Texas Senate District 16, representing nearly a million residents in a rapidly growing and diversifying area of Dallas County. First elected in 2018, he defeated incumbent Republican Don Huffines in an upset victory, becoming the first Democrat to represent the district in over three decades. Johnson is a lawyer and composer known for his work on healthcare access, electrical grid reliability, governmental transparency, criminal justice, and state infrastructure. Notable achievements include authoring over 150 bills in recent sessions, securing nearly $2 billion for backup power systems to prevent service outages, advancing healthcare measures like Medicaid expansion and palliative care, and strengthening Texas's power grid. He serves on key committees including Business & Commerce, Jurisprudence , Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs, and Administration.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.S. from the University of Arizona; J.D. from the University of Texas.
• Political Experience: Attorney at Thompson Coburn; Texas Senate Member since 2019 ; won the 2024 Democratic primary with nearly 60% against a challenge accusing him of moderation on immigration. During the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton, he faced a disqualification motion over alleged bias. Johnson has a centrist voting record aligned with most Texas Senate Democrats, focusing on bipartisan issues like medical care expansion and grid resiliency.