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Gil Johnson
Gil Johnson was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 18 of the North Carolina State Senate.
Campaign themes
2016
Johnson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Education As a member and former Chair of the Franklin County Board of Education, I have proven myself to be a strong advocate for students, parents, and teachers. I have witnessed firsthand how our classrooms are impacted by the General Assembly's lack of adequate funding for our public schools. Our General Assembly has shown that public education is not their priority and they have forced local school districts to do more with less. High teacher turnover rates, driven by inadequate pay, have had a devastating impact on the classroom. It is time we reverse these damaging policies and make a commitment to raise teacher salaries to at least the national average. Our education system was once recognized as among the best in the United States. I believe it is time we are recognized for that again.
The foundation of our economy is a trained, educated workforce. Fostering both a strong public and higher education system is crucial for workforce development, and in turn, the recruitment of businesses to Eastern Wake and Franklin Counties. We must also work across the aisle to ensure that small business owners and start-ups receive the support they need to continue to grow and create jobs here in North Carolina. Businesses rely on workers who are ready and trained for the responsibilites of the workplace. The economy of North Carolina cannot flourish unless we provide a sound education for our children.[1] |
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| —Gil Johnson[2] | ||
Elections
2016
Elections for the North Carolina State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.[3] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[4]
Incumbent Chad Barefoot defeated Gil Johnson in the North Carolina State Senate District 18 general election.[5][6]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 18 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Chad Barefoot Incumbent |
55.34% | 57,121 | |
| Democratic | Gil Johnson | 44.66% | 46,105 | |
| Total Votes | 103,226 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Gil Johnson ran unopposed in the North Carolina State Senate District 18 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 18 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Gil Johnson (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Chad Barefoot ran unopposed in the North Carolina State Senate District 18 Republican primary.[9][10]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 18 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Chad Barefoot Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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See also
- North Carolina State Senate
- North Carolina State Senate District 18
- North Carolina State Senate elections, 2016
- North Carolina State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Gil Johnson Senate, "Issues," accessed September 23, 2016
- ↑ The primary for U.S. congressional elections was rescheduled to June 7, 2016, following legal challenges to North Carolina's district maps. State races were unaffected.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Filing," archived January 19, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election results lookup," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
