Abingdon Democrat Joseph P. Johnson has made it official, announcing that he is not going to seek another term in the Virginia State Legislature. The 4th District Representative served in Richmond for over 25 years representing Bristol, Washington County and parts of Smyth County Virginia. Johnson was fist elected to the legisature in 1966 but departed Richmond in 1969 to continue his law practice in Abingdon. He Returned to politics in 1990 until the present time. Johnson at 81 says he will still practice law in Abingdon. There’s expected to be a scramble of Democrats and Republican seeking the 4th District seat.(CS)