DeLena Johnson

DeLena Johnson (born 1963) is a United States politician who sits in the Alaska House of Representatives. She is a member of the Republican Party, representing District 25. Prior to redistricting she represented District 11.

Prior to serving on the legislature, Johnson was twice elected as Mayor of Palmer, Alaska.

Early life and education
Johnson moved to Alaska with her family in 1967, at the age of three. She attended Susitna Valley High School. She then continued on to earn a BA degree in mathematics from the University of Alaska.

Alaska Legislature
A Republican, Johnson was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives on November 8, 2016. Johnson served as a member of the House Energy, House Resources, and House State Affairs committees.

Johnson was reelected in 2018 and 2020. In 2020, Johnson sponsored a resolution requesting the United States Secretary of the Treasury to mint $1 coins honoring Elizabeth Peratrovich under the Native American $1 Coin Act. The resolution was successful.