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House Democratic Leader Johnson discusses upcoming legislative session, his political future

By Geoff Pender, Taylor Vance and Bobby Harrison Oct 20, 2025 | 6:00 AM

Rep. Robert Johnson III of Natchez, leader of Mississippi House Democrats, says the GOP leadership’s push for “school choice” is out of touch with rank-and-file Mississippians, many Republican lawmakers and educators. He also makes an announcement about his plans for his own political future, often the subject of much speculation.