Gregg Johnson (politician)

Gregg Johnson is an American politician and former correctional officer serving as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 72nd district since January of 2023. The District covers a majority of Rock Island County including the cities of Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, Milan, Silvis, and Hampton.

A life long resident of the area, Johnson has focused his legislative efforts on workers' rights, public safety, education, women's rights, and improving access to mental health care. Prior to his election to the general assembly, he worked for over two decades in the Illinois Department of Corrections and spent 32 years as an active union member and leader, eventually serving as president of his AFSCME local.