Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Says He Is Switching to Republican Party
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson revealed that he is leaving the Democratic Party to join the Republican Party. Johnson called out local Democratic politicians in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal for “virtue signaling” and…
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson revealed that he is leaving the Democratic Party to join the Republican Party.
Johnson called out local Democratic politicians in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal for “virtue signaling” and focusing on making “good headlines” instead of prioritizing creating “safer, stronger, more vibrant cities.” Johnson also pointed out how Democratic policies have made issues like homelessness and crime worse.
“Today I am changing my party affiliation,” Johnson wrote. “Next spring, I will be voting in the Republican primary. When my career in elected office ends in 2027 on the inauguration of my successor as mayor, I will leave office as a Republican.”
Johnson continued to highlight his record as the mayor of Dallas