Biography

Craig M. Johnson made history with his victory in a 2007 special election, making him the first Democratic representative of the 7^th Senate District in a century.

His dedication to fighting for tax relief for Nassau's overburdened homeowners and easing unfunded state mandates on local governments has earned him spot as the Ranking Member on the Senate Local Government Committee.

Senator Johnson, whose district includes the Belmont Park Race Track, also serves on the Racing, Wagering and Gaming Committee, as well as the Insurance, Consumer Protection, and Agriculture Committees.

During his first term in office, Johnson, 36,  introduced legislation to protect property tax reductions given to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers; voted for a strong civil confinement law that protects children for dangerous sexual predators; and supported a measure to fix New York’s broken Workers’ Compensation System.

Moreover, Senator Johnson demonstrated his independence by breaking ranks with his party to make sure that Long Island’s schools received the funding they need to give our children the education that they deserve.

He also was the first lawmaker in the New York to push for state pension funds to be divested from companies that conduct business with the Iranian government. The State Comptroller has since adopted this socially responsible divestment strategy that will ensure that none of New York's money will go towards funding this extremist regime.

Senator Johnson has also been a tireless advocate for Mainline communities and joined many residents in their opposition to the MTA/ LIRR's controversial Third Track expansion project.

Prior to being elected to the Senate, Craig Johnson served four terms in the Nassau County Legislature. There, as the youngest-ever chairman of the Finance Committee, he oversaw a $2.2 billion budget and was part of the team that brought Nassau's finances back from the brink of bankruptcy.

Senator Johnson is of Counsel with the law firm of Jaspan Schlesinger Hoffman LLP in Garden City.

A more than 30-year resident of Nassau County, Senator Johnson lives in Port Washington with his wife, Liz, and two sons, Benjamin and Samuel. They are congregants of the Port Washington Jewish Center.

The 7th Senate District encompasses the entire Town of North Hempstead. It also includes the communities of Elmont, New Hyde Park, Floral Park, South Floral Park, Stewart Manor, Bellerose Village, Bellerose Terrace, and parts of Franklin Square and Hicksville.