Melesa Johnson
Melesa Johnson becomes first Black woman to be elected as Jackson County prosecutor
Melesa Johnson has become the first Black woman to be elected as Jackson County prosecutor, making her one of this year’s election history-makers. A Democrat, she defeated Republican Tracey Chappell to succeed Jean Peters Baker, who was appointed to the position in 2011. Johnson declared, “It’s honestly surreal. I’m excited, full, and hopeful, but know…
