Craig Johnson, Alaska Representative
| Craig Johnson | ||
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| Alaska House of Representatives District 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 26, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $50,400/year | |
| Per diem | $238 or $253/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Miami High School, Oklahoma | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 22, 1953 | |
| Place of birth | Kermit, TX | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Johnson worked as a legislative aide from 1997-1999 and 2004-2006. He has also been a General Manager with the Alaska Journal of Commerce and Alaska Military Weekly, and Vice President/General Manager for KYMG Radio.
Johnson is a member of the Anchorage International Rotary, Better Business Bureau Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce Military Committee, and District Chair of the RPA. [1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Resources | ||||
| • Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Economic Development, Trade & Tourism | ||||
| • Fisheries | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Johnson served on these committees:[2]
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Armed Services, Alternating Chair | ||||
| • Fisheries, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Labor & Commerce, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, Alternating Chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Johnson served on these committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Resources, Co-Chair | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation, Vice Chair | ||||
Issues
Johnson's answers to the Alaska State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. When asked his legislative priorities he replied:
- 1. Getting a gas pipeline
- 2. Strong Public Safety
- 3. Better Roads
- 4. Continue to invest in education[3]
Sponsored legislation
- HB 49 - "An Act relating to the prohibition of the exercise of the power of eminent domain against a recreational structure for the purposes of developing a recreational facility or project."
- HB 201 - "An Act relating to the expiration date of a concealed handgun permit."
- HB 240 - "An Act allowing employers to apply tip credit to the state's minimum wage." [4]
Elections
2012
Johnson ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 21. He ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012, Republican primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6] Johnson won re-election in the general election.[7]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 21, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Craig W. Johnson Incumbent |
63.2% | 5,156 | |
| Democratic | Jodie S. Dominguez | 36.6% | 2,988 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.2% | 19 | |
| Total Votes | 8,163 | |||
2010
Johnson won re-election to the 28th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24 primary.[8] He defeated Jodie Dominguez in the November 2 general election.[9]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 28 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Craig Johnson (R)
|
4,966 | |||
| Jodie Dominguez (D) | 2,652 | |||
2008
In 2008 Johnson was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 28. Johnson (R) finished with 5,002 votes while his opponent Valeria Baffone (D) finished with 3,991 votes.[10] Johnson raised $65,980 for his campaign fund.[11]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 28 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Craig Johnson (R)
|
5,002 | |||
| Valerie Baffone (D) | 3,991 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Johnson raised $47,030 in contributions. [12]
His largest contributor was Associated General Contractors of Alaska, which donated $1,500 to his campaign.
2008
In 2008 Johnson raised $65,980 for his campaign fund. Five of his top contributors are listed below.[13]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Craig W Johnson | $5,000 |
| AK Republican Party | $4,000 |
| Anchorage Republican Womens Club | $2,500 |
| BP Alaska | $2,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of AK | $2,000 |
Personal
Johnson and his wife Nancy have two children.
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Craig + Johnson + Alaska + House"
Craig Johnson News Feed
- Scallop bill shucks regional development - Alaskajournal.com
- Governor's oil tax change OK'd on Alaska Legislature's final day - Petroleum News
- Alaska State Legislature Votes Unanimously in Favor of Bokan Development - Marketwire (press release)
- Markets Live: Banks fall, miners rally - Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney Morning Herald
- Republicans call session a success - Homer News
- Senate rejects gun background checks in setback for Barack Obama - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- On display - Albany Democrat Herald
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External links
- Craig Johnson's personal website
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Craig Johnson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Alaska's House Majority - Craig Johnson profile
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Johnson
- ↑ Alaska House of Representatives of Representatives "House Majority Members" Accessed September 18, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Johnson Issue Positions
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Johnson
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections - August 28, 2012 Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Alaska Election Division "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ August 24, 2010 primary results
- ↑ November 2, 2010 election results
- ↑ Alaska House of Representatives official election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 21 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 28 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Mike Chenault (R) |
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