Charles Johnson (Colorado)
Charles Johnson (Democratic Party) (also known as C. J.) ran for election for an at-large seat of the University of Colorado Board of Regents. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 25, 2024.
Biography
Charles Johnson is from Detroit, Michigan. Johnson played the quarterback position on the University of Colorado Boulder 1990 National Championship football team. His career experience at the University of Colorado Boulder spans 35 years and includes working as an athletic director and as a member of the Board of Trustees. Johnson currently serves as the vice president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Ball Corporation.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Colorado State Board of Regents election, 2024
General election
General election for University of Colorado Board of Regents At-large District
Elliott Hood defeated Eric Rinard, T.J. Cole, and Thomas Reasoner in the general election for University of Colorado Board of Regents At-large District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Elliott Hood (D)  | 50.5 | 1,478,661 |
 | Eric Rinard (R) | 46.5 | 1,363,271 | |
 | T.J. Cole (Unity Party) | 2.0 | 59,612 | |
| Thomas Reasoner (Approval Voting Party) | 1.0 | 29,232 | ||
| Total votes: 2,930,776 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents At-large District
Elliott Hood defeated Charles Johnson in the Democratic primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents At-large District on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elliott Hood | 52.1 | 229,323 |
 | Charles Johnson | 47.9 | 210,556 | |
| Total votes: 439,879 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Luis Licon (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents At-large District
Eric Rinard advanced from the Republican primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents At-large District on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eric Rinard | 100.0 | 376,965 |
| Total votes: 376,965 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Johnson in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Charles Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Johnson’s campaign website stated the following:
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CJ'S PRIORITIES AFFORDABILITY AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY CU faces financial challenges due to decreasing state funding and rising costs. We must find innovative ways to manage finances to ensure the quality of education while also addressing rising tuition costs and financial aid availability. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION There is an ongoing need to address issues of underrepresentation, promote inclusivity, and foster a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds. MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING We must prioritize mental health services, resources, and support systems to secure the well-being of its students and promote a healthy campus environment. CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY CU will need to continue its efforts in research, and education to mitigate environmental impact and promote sustainable practices among students, faculty, and staff. [2] |
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| —Charles Johnson’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate University of Colorado Board of Regents At-large District |
Footnotes
- ↑ Charles Johnson, "MEET," accessed June 18, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Charles Johnson, “PRIORITIES,” accessed June 18, 2024
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