Jacob Johnson (Utah)

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Jacob Johnson

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

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Birthplace

Ogden, Utah

Religion

Tao

Profession

Financial services

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Jacob Johnson (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 9. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Jacob Johnson was born in Ogden, Utah. His career experience includes working in financial services and as a farmer. Johnson has been affiliated with the Libertarian Party of Utah and the Mises Caucus.

Elections

2024

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 9

Jake Sawyer defeated Angela Choberka and Jacob Johnson in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 9 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jake Sawyer (R)	58.3	9,497
		Angela Choberka (D)	36.8	5,996
		Jacob Johnson (L)	4.9	799

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,292
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Angela Choberka advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 9.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Jake Sawyer advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 9.

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Jacob Johnson advanced from the Libertarian primary for Utah House of Representatives District 9.

Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 9

Angela Choberka advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 9 on March 30, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Angela Choberka (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 9

Jake Sawyer advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 9 on April 13, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Jake Sawyer (R)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Utah House of Representatives District 9

Jacob Johnson advanced from the Libertarian convention for Utah House of Representatives District 9 on April 20, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Jacob Johnson (L)

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Endorsements

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Pledges

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• U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 9

Incumbent Calvin Musselman defeated Neil Hansen and Jacob Johnson in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 9 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Calvin Musselman (R)	62.8	6,238
		Neil Hansen (D)	29.9	2,971
		Jacob Johnson (L)	7.3	723

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,932
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Neil Hansen advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 9.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Calvin Musselman advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 9.

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Jacob Johnson advanced from the Libertarian primary for Utah House of Representatives District 9.

Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 9

Neil Hansen advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 9 on April 9, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Neil Hansen (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 9

Incumbent Calvin Musselman advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 9 on March 26, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Calvin Musselman (R)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Utah House of Representatives District 9

Jacob Johnson advanced from the Libertarian convention for Utah House of Representatives District 9 on April 9, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Jacob Johnson (L)

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Jacob Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. 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.

Reducing the prevalent role government has adopted in the daily lives of taxpayers. In addition to my political aspirations, I have a strong faith in family and my ability to spend time with them.

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?

• Giving parents and students more control over educational opportunities. Also providing additional employment opportunities for educators.
• Ensuring that the men and women of the U.S. National Guard are not deployed unneccessarily or without a declaration of war through the U.S. Congress as set forth Article 1 Section of the U.S. Constitution.
• Maintain and expand upon the U.S. Constituion's 2nd Amendment rights of every U.S. citizen, to ensure the right of self preservation.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about education and the rights of citizens to school choice and also keeping the men and women of the National Guard out of illegal armed conflicts. Also ensuring that each American retains the right to protect themselves and their families.

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

Thomas Jefferson and John Locke. I look up to John Locke because he inspired me to strive for liberty at all times and I look up to Thomas Jefferson because he never stopped fighting for liberty and he never stopped learning and educating himself throughout his life.

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

Anatomy of the State by Murry Rothbard; On Liberty by John Stuart Mill; Common Sense by Thomas Paine; The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and Others

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

Born Leader, Voracious Reader, Loyal friend/family member, honest, meticulous, driven

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like my legacy to be that I expanded the liberties for the smallest minority, the individual

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

9/11 happened and I was 9 years old

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

Farmer at Black Island Farms in Syracuse, Utah. I worked there for 8 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas by Hunter S Thompson
Because it questions the boundaries and possibilities of what the American dream is and is not

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Big Rock Candy Mountain from the movie O Brother Where Art Thou?

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I struggle with the fact the I am often unable to effect as much positive change in the lives of those around me as I would like

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

I feel it is important that the governor and the state legislature are able to ensure that the best interests of the citizens of the state are routinely represented by those who have been elected to carry out these tasks.

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

I feel that our greatest challenge is sustainable use of our states limited water resources.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

I feel the benefits of a unicameral state legislature would be a more streamlined legislative process and session, the drawbacks would be removing one of the checks and balances our founding fathers intentionally installed in our system of governance to prevent states from becoming too centralized.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, I do not believe it is beneficial or necessary for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, I do believe it is beneficial to build working relationships with other legislators because it can encourage a dialogue between others' differing perspectives and proposed solutions for the benefit of the constituents

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

House Ethics Committee; Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee; Native American Legislative Liaison Committee; Occupational & Professional Licensure Review Committee; Veterans & Military Affairs Commission

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Not really

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

No, I do not believe the legislature should oversee or grant the use of emergency powers. I believe that would be a misuse and abuse of the duties of the position.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I believe that there are times that compromise is a desirable option, however, I do not believe that compromise is always the only option. I feel it is also necessary to not falter in the face of fierce opposition.

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Jacob Johnson campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Utah House of Representatives District 9	Lost general	$0	$0
2022	Utah House of Representatives District 9	Lost general	$800	$-200
Grand total			$800	$-200
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

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Utah House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Mike Schultz

Majority Leader:Casey Snider

Minority Leader:Angela Romero

Representatives

District 1

Thomas Peterson (R)

District 2

Mike Petersen (R)

District 3

Jason Thompson (R)

District 4

Tiara Auxier (R)

District 5

Casey Snider (R)

District 6

Matt Gwynn (R)

District 7

Ryan Wilcox (R)

District 8

Jason Kyle (R)

District 9

Jake Sawyer (R)

District 10

Jill Koford (R)

District 11

Katy Hall (R)

District 12

Mike Schultz (R)

District 13

Karen Peterson (R)

District 14

Karianne Lisonbee (R)

District 15

Ariel Defay (R)

District 16

Trevor Lee (R)

District 17

Stewart Barlow (R)

District 18

Paul Cutler (R)

District 19

Raymond Ward (R)

District 20

Melissa Ballard (R)

District 21

Sandra Hollins (D)

District 22

Jen Dailey-Provost (D)

District 23

Hoang Nguyen (D)

District 24

Grant Miller (D)

District 25

Angela Romero (D)

District 26

Matt MacPherson (R)

District 27

Anthony Loubet (R)

District 28

Nicholeen Peck (R)

District 29

Bridger Bolinder (R)

District 30

Jake Fitisemanu (D)

District 31

Verona Mauga (D)

District 32

Sahara Hayes (D)

District 33

Doug Owens (D)

District 34

Carol Moss (D)

District 35

Rosalba Dominguez (D)

District 36

Jim Dunnigan (R)

District 37

Ashlee Matthews (D)

District 38

Cheryl Acton (R)

District 39

Ken Ivory (R)

District 40

Andrew Stoddard (D)

District 41

Gay Lynn Bennion (D)

District 42

Clint Okerlund (R)

District 43

Steven Eliason (R)

District 44

Jordan Teuscher (R)

District 45

Tracy Miller (R)

District 46

Cal Roberts (R)

District 47

Mark Strong (R)

District 48

Doug Fiefia (R)

District 49

Candice Pierucci (R)

District 50

Stephanie Gricius (R)

District 51

Leah Hansen (R)

District 52

Cory Maloy (R)

District 53

Kay Christofferson (R)

District 54

Kristen Chevrier (R)

District 55

Jon Hawkins (R)

District 56

Val Peterson (R)

District 57

Nelson Abbott (R)

District 58

David Shallenberger (R)

District 59

Mike Kohler (R)

District 60

Tyler Clancy (R)

District 61

Lisa Shepherd (R)

District 62

Norman Thurston (R)

District 63

Stephen Whyte (R)

District 64

Jefferson Burton (R)

District 65

Doug Welton (R)

District 66

Troy Shelley (R)

District 67

Christine Watkins (R)

District 68

Scott Chew (R)

District 69

Logan Monson (R)

District 70

Carl Albrecht (R)

District 71

Rex Shipp (R)

District 72

Joseph Elison (R)

District 73

Colin Jack (R)

District 74

Neil Walter (R)

District 75

Walt Brooks (R)

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