Emmett Johnson

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Emmett Johnson

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 14, 2024

Personal

Birthplace

Elizabeth City, N.C.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Insurance agency owner

Contact

Campaign LinkedIn

Emmett Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 4th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 14, 2024.

Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Emmett Johnson was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Johnson attended Virginia Tech University. His career experience includes working as a insurance agency owner and in real estate investing.

Elections

2024

See also: Maryland's 4th Congressional District election, 2024

Maryland's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)

Maryland's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Maryland District 4

Incumbent Glenn Ivey defeated George McDermott in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Glenn Ivey (D)	88.4	239,596
		George McDermott (R)	11.2	30,454
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	920

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 270,970
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 4

Incumbent Glenn Ivey defeated Gabriel Njinimbot, Emmett Johnson, and Joseph Gomes in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 4 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Glenn Ivey	84.9	66,659
		Gabriel Njinimbot	5.6	4,366
		Emmett Johnson	4.9	3,835
		Joseph Gomes	4.7	3,673

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 78,533
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Celeste Iroha (D)
• Elijah Coker (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 4

George McDermott advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 4 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George McDermott	100.0	3,563

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,563
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Johnson in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Emmett Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. 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.

I'm a husband, father, business owner, and a man of faith. I have proudly served the people in my district through my insurance agency, Mid Atlantic Insurance Financial located in Laurel, MD. This allowed me to participate in numerous food drives, toy drives, clothing drives, donations to local charities and volunteering in festivals and parades that bring our community together. I also had the privilege to volunteer my time to coach football and track which allows me to give back to our youth and future leaders of tomorrow.

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?

• Mental health issues have been apart of American society since the creation of this country. We need a lasting resolution for those who suffer from an illness that others may deem as a threat. In 2024 America should have more prevention, early intervention and education measures for people, especially our youth. It seems as though our last resort is to put people in jail or a mental institution. Neither of these outcomes are sustainable as a long term solution. Parents need more options to turn to, and doctors and law enforcement need more resources to provide real solutions to this pressing issue.
• Common sense gun laws and crime prevention are necessary for our community to be safe. I'm a firm believer in the 2nd Amendment. I am a proud gun owner and believe that responsible citizens should be allowed to bear arms. An arsenal of firearms that include weapons of war and mass destruction should not be permitted to civilians. I believe in background checks and having a clean criminal record to obtain such a weapon.
• Inflation and housing costs in the state of Maryland are blocking far too many families from living their "American Dream". Cost of living has skyrocketed while wages have not. Yes, we have increased minimum wage, but people making way more are still incapable of affording a home that they could have afforded 5 years ago. If the current generation is locked out of the market, imagine their offspring and how they will struggle to survive. Let's give everyone a fair chance of success.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Crime, Mental Health and Inflation

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was as a dishwasher at Red Lobster. I applied for the job because I decided to take a year off from football at my high school. Growing up in my household, you either did extracurricular activities at school or you had to work. Therefore, I worked my way from dishwasher, to making biscuits, to "fry-guy", to plate assembly in about a year's time. After that, I decided to play football again in my senior year which paid off because I was able to earn a full scholarship to Virginia Tech. I strongly believe that every teenager should have some work experience if their situation allows. I am grateful of the roots that were planted with my first job 28 years ago.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I'm a firm believer in term limits. My generation will eventually have to step aside and let the next generation have the ability to lead. It's only right. I believe that those that may oppose my sentiments do not trust the next generation to lead and that's due to their inability to prepare them as leaders.

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Interview with The Baltimore Sun

Johnson highlighted the following themes in an interview with The Baltimore Sun on March 14, 2024. The questions from The Baltimore Sun are bolded and Johnson's responses follow below.

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Why are you running for office? I am running because I bring a fresh, new perspective as I am not a politician. I am an entrepreneur with a track record of getting things done and knowing what it takes to imagine, create, build and nurture opportunities until they make an impact on everyone I lead and represent. I feel like I can do that for District 4 of Maryland, and the American people. Do you believe, as President Joe Biden has said, that “democracy is on the ballot” and, if so, in what way? Yes, democracy is always on the ballot. Which is the point of the ballot. Whichever way the American people vote, that outcome is the definition of democracy. No matter who the winner is. Will you accept the presidential election result once the totals have been certified by the states and any legal challenges adjudicated? Yes, absolutely and always. Do you support additional assistance for Ukraine’s military forces two years into Russia’s invasion? If I stand for democracy, I must stand with Ukraine. Should the United States be speaking out more clearly, as Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has suggested, about civilian casualties in Gaza? Israel has the right to protect themselves, but I do think there must be a stronger emphasis on protecting civilians in Gaza. As an American, I can’t think of no other way. Innocent people must be protected. Should Congress act to protect abortion rights following the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs decision? Yes I believe that a woman has a right to choose. Every American should be privileged with a right of choice. If we are told what to do, when to do it and how to do it; we are no longer living by American values.

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Campaign finance summary

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Emmett Johnson campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Maryland District 4	Lost primary	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

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Maryland's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Angela Alsobrooks (D)

Chris Hollen (D)

Representatives

District 1

Andrew Harris (R)

District 2

John Olszewski (D)

District 3

Sarah Elfreth (D)

District 4

Glenn Ivey (D)

District 5

Steny Hoyer (D)

District 6

April McClain-Delaney (D)

District 7

Kweisi Mfume (D)

District 8

Jamie Raskin (D)

Democratic Party (9)

Republican Party (1)