Mitzi Johnson

Mitzi Johnson (born November 18, 1970) is an American Democratic politician who was the Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives from 2017 to 2021.

[2] She was served on the board of directors of the Chittenden-Grand Isle County Visiting Nurse Association (2006-2012) and the South Hero Land Trust (1995-2008).

[4] In the November 3, 2020, general election, unofficial reported totals showed Johnson losing her seat in the two-member Grand Isle-Chittenden district, with the Republican incumbent Leland Morgan winning 2,768 votes, his nephew and fellow Republican Michael Morgan winning 2,619 votes, and Johnson trailing with 2,601.

[4][6][7] In November 2016, Johnson was a candidate to succeed Smith as Speaker, as were Sarah Copeland-Hanzas and Charles "Chip" Conquest.

[4] In the full House's January 2017 election for Speaker, Johnson defeated the Republican Linda Myers of Essex.