Antoin Johnson

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Antoin Johnson

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 4, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Harris-Stowe State University, 2016

Graduate

Lindenwood University, 2018

Personal

Birthplace

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Antoin Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Missouri. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 4, 2020.

Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Antoin Johnson was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She earned a bachelor's degree from Harris-Stowe State University in 2016 and a master's degree from Lindenwood University in 2018.

Elections

2020

See also: Missouri gubernatorial election, 2020

Missouri gubernatorial election, 2020 (August 4 Republican primary)

Missouri gubernatorial election, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for Governor of Missouri

The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Missouri on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Parson (R)	57.1	1,720,202
		Nicole Galloway (D)	40.7	1,225,771
		Rik Combs (L)	1.6	49,067
		Jerome H. Bauer (G)	0.6	17,234
		Theodis Brown Sr. (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	5
	Submit photo	Arnie Dienoff (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	4
	Submit photo	Martin Lindstedt (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	4

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,012,287
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Missouri

Nicole Galloway defeated Eric Morrison, Jimmie Matthews, Antoin Johnson, and Robin Van Quaethem in the Democratic primary for Governor of Missouri on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nicole Galloway	84.6	455,203
		Eric Morrison	6.0	32,403
	Submit photo	Jimmie Matthews	3.8	20,586
		Antoin Johnson	3.8	20,254
	Submit photo	Robin Van Quaethem	1.8	9,481

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 537,927
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• La'Ondrill Brown (D)
• Edward Thurman (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Missouri

Incumbent Mike Parson defeated Saundra McDowell, James Neely, and Raleigh Ritter in the Republican primary for Governor of Missouri on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Parson	74.9	511,566
		Saundra McDowell	12.4	84,412
		James Neely	8.7	59,514
		Raleigh Ritter	4.0	27,264

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 682,756
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Green primary election

Green primary for Governor of Missouri

Jerome H. Bauer advanced from the Green primary for Governor of Missouri on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerome H. Bauer	100.0	862

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 862
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for Governor of Missouri

Rik Combs advanced from the Libertarian primary for Governor of Missouri on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rik Combs	100.0	4,171

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,171
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Antoin Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Antoin Johnson, I am an African-American female running for governor of the state of Missouri.

I'm from Ft. Lauderdale Fla i was raised in a two-parent household with three siblings. Moved to St louis 15 years ago. I've been an Activist for 25 years, fighting for higher wages, better living arrangements, elderly abuse, racism, domestic violence, and police brutality. Bachelor of Science Degree in Urban Affairs c/o Public Administration from Harris-Stowe University Master of Public Administration from Lindenwood University

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Create jobs for the working and poor class citizens of Missouri.
• Universal Healthcare
• Free interstate College

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Create jobs for the working and poor class citizens of Missouri.

In the inner city there are abandoned buildings to be reconstructed which will create jobs for the homeless, underemployed as well as felons. These building can turn a profit (apartments, retail) for the state.
Universal Healthcare
No one should have to choose food over medications
Free interstate College

This action will bring more revenue in Missouri (job program, property taxes).

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My mother, she never gave up on anyone or anything.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Four Agreement by Don Miguel Ruiz

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Stay true to your words

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I've been an Activist for 25 years, fighting for higher wages, better living arrangements, elderly abuse, racism, domestic violence, and police brutality.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Tell the truth and stick to your words.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That i was true to my word and helped people.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Marching in Ft. Lauderdale Florida on MLK birthday. At that point i knew i wanted to make a change the good.

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?

You must take care of the people, ever if your life is at stake. The people of Missouri come first.

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

Jobs, communication, and revenue.

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

Public Administration

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

When its necessary

What do you love most about your state?

The people

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Healthcare

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