Jarvis Johnson

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Jarvis Johnson

Democratic Party

Prior offices:

Texas House of Representatives District 139

Years in office: 2016 - 2025

Successor: Charlene Ward Johnson (D)

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Chinquapin School

Bachelor's

Texas Southern University, 1996

Personal

Birthplace

Houston, TX

Profession

Entrepreneur

Contact

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Jarvis Johnson (Democratic Party) was a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 139. He assumed office in 2016. He left office on January 14, 2025.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 29th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Johnson obtained a bachelor's degree in speech communication from Texas Southern University. After graduating, he worked as a regional director with the National DARE Plus Program, a group encouraging students to stay in school. As of the 2026 election, Johnson was a business owner.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Johnson was assigned to the following committees:

• Appropriations Committee
• Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee, Vice Chair

2021-2022

Johnson was assigned to the following committees:

• Appropriations Committee
• Urban Affairs Committee

2019-2020

Johnson was assigned to the following committees:

• Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Committee
• Appropriations Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Texas committee assignments, 2017
• Homeland Security & Public Safety
• Urban Affairs

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2026

See also: Texas' 29th Congressional District election, 2026

Texas' 29th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Democratic primary)

Texas' 29th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)

General election

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

General election for U.S. House Texas District 29

Incumbent Sylvia Garcia and Martha Fierro are running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 29 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Sylvia Garcia (D)
		Martha Fierro (R)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 29

Incumbent Sylvia Garcia defeated Jarvis Johnson and Robert Slater in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 29 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sylvia Garcia	58.2	30,660
		Jarvis Johnson	35.7	18,799
		Robert Slater	6.1	3,193

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3	Total votes: 52,652
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 29

Martha Fierro advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 29 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Martha Fierro	100.0	8,357

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 8,357
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2025

See also: Texas' 18th Congressional District special election, 2025

General runoff election

Special general runoff election for U.S. House Texas District 18

Christian Menefee defeated Amanda Edwards in the special general runoff election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on January 31, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christian Menefee (D)	68.9	18,646
		Amanda Edwards (D)	31.1	8,434

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3	Total votes: 27,080
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General election

Special general election for U.S. House Texas District 18

The following candidates ran in the special general election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christian Menefee (D)	28.9	22,022
✔		Amanda Edwards (D)	25.6	19,467
		Jolanda Jones (D)	19.1	14,549
		Carmen Montiel (R)	6.7	5,110
		Isaiah Martin (D)	5.7	4,337
	Submit photo	Ollie Knox (R)	4.1	3,131
		Stephen Huey (D)	1.9	1,415
	Submit photo	Ronald Whitfield (R)	1.5	1,175
		Carter Page (R)	1.2	943
		Theodis Daniel (R)	1.2	937
		Valencia Williams (D)	1.2	915
	Submit photo	George Foreman (Independent)	1.1	828
	Submit photo	Feldon Bonner II (D)	0.7	555
		Vince Duncan (Independent)	0.5	407
	Submit photo	Reyna Anderson (Independent)	0.3	263
	Submit photo	Tammie Rochester (G)	0.2	135

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 76,189
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Lizette Prestwich (D)
• Jarvis Johnson (D)
• Derrell Turner (Independent)
• Khris Beal (Independent)
• James Joseph (D)
• Chance Davis (Independent)
• Kivan Polimis (D)
• Zoe Cadore (D)
• Corisha Rogers (D)
• Robert Slater (D)
• Selena Samuel (D)
• Ebony Eatmon (D)
• T.J. Baker (D)
• Peter Filler (D)
• Tejas Tuppera (Independent)
• Laverne Crump (D)
• Barry Dewayne Marchant (D)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Johnson in this election.

2024

Special election

General election

Special general election for Texas State Senate District 15

Molly Cook defeated Jarvis Johnson in the special general election for Texas State Senate District 15 on May 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Molly Cook (D)	57.1	9,370
		Jarvis Johnson (D)	42.9	7,052

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,422
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michelle Bonton (D)
• Todd Litton (D)
• Alberto Cardenas Jr. (D)

Endorsements

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Regular election

General election

General election for Texas State Senate District 15

Incumbent Molly Cook defeated Joseph L. Trahan in the general election for Texas State Senate District 15 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Molly Cook (D)	61.9	200,680
		Joseph L. Trahan (R)	38.1	123,515

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 324,195
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for Texas State Senate District 15

Incumbent Molly Cook defeated Jarvis Johnson in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas State Senate District 15 on May 28, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Molly Cook	50.2	9,506
		Jarvis Johnson	49.8	9,444

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,950
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 15

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 15 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jarvis Johnson	36.2	17,953
✔		Molly Cook	20.6	10,213
		Todd Litton	15.8	7,859
		Michelle Bonton	10.7	5,291
		Alberto Cardenas Jr.	10.5	5,196
		Karthik Soora	6.2	3,091

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,603
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 15

Joseph L. Trahan advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 15 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joseph L. Trahan	100.0	23,627

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,627
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

The general election was canceled. Incumbent Jarvis Johnson won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 139.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 139

Incumbent Jarvis Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 139 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jarvis Johnson	100.0	10,094

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2020

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 139

Incumbent Jarvis Johnson defeated R. Grizzle Trojacek in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 139 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jarvis Johnson (D)	85.9	48,841
		R. Grizzle Trojacek (L)	14.1	8,029

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 56,870
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 139

Incumbent Jarvis Johnson defeated Angeanette Thibodeaux in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 139 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jarvis Johnson	64.3	9,383
		Angeanette Thibodeaux	35.7	5,215

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,598
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 139

R. Grizzle Trojacek advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 139 on March 21, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		R. Grizzle Trojacek (L)

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2018

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 139

Incumbent Jarvis Johnson defeated R. Grizzle Trojacek in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 139 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jarvis Johnson (D)	92.8	37,159
		R. Grizzle Trojacek (L)	7.2	2,887

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 139

Incumbent Jarvis Johnson defeated Randy Bates in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 139 on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jarvis Johnson	60.4	5,673
		Randy Bates	39.6	3,725

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2016

General election

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.

Incumbent Jarvis Johnson ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 139 general election.

Texas House of Representatives, District 139 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jarvis Johnson Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	41,913
Total Votes				41,913
Source: Texas Secretary of State

Jarvis Johnson defeated Kimberly Willis in the Texas House of Representatives, District 139 Democratic primary runoff.

Texas House of Representatives, District 139 Democratic Primary Runoff, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jarvis Johnson	52.95%	1,552
	Democratic	Kimberly Willis	47.05%	1,379
Total Votes				2,931

Kimberly Willis and Jarvis Johnson defeated Randy Bates and Jerry Ford in the Texas House of Representatives District 139 Democratic Primary.

Texas House of Representatives, District 139 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Kimberly Willis	32.14%	3,924
	Democratic	Jarvis Johnson	28.56%	3,487
	Democratic	Randy Bates	25.13%	3,068
	Democratic	Jerry Ford	14.18%	1,731
Total Votes				12,210

Special election

See also: Texas state legislative special elections, 2016

A special election for the position of Texas House of Representatives District 139 was called for May 7. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7.

The seat was vacant following Sylvester Turner's (D) election to the Mayor of Houston in the November 2015 general election.

Jarvis Johnson (D) defeated Rickey Tezino (D) in the special election.

Texas House of Representatives, District 139, Special Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jarvis Johnson	83.1%	1,530
	Democratic	Rickey Tezino	16.9%	311
Total Votes				1,841

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jarvis Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Houston is my home. I graduated from Wheatley High School and earned my degree from Texas Southern University. My commitment to public service began early, inspired by my mother, Cleo Johnson, who spent her career working for Congressman Mickey Leland. Watching her serve our community with integrity and purpose taught me the value of perseverance and responsibility, and it shaped my own path.

Before holding elected office, I worked closely with community organizations and local leaders to address the needs of working families. In 2003, I was elected to Houston City Council, representing Acres Homes and surrounding neighborhoods. There, I fought for stronger city services and safer, more resilient communities. In 2016, I was elected to the Texas House of Representatives, where I helped secure billions of dollars for public education, invested in infrastructure and disaster recovery, and advanced policies that protect workers and strengthen families.

Throughout my career, I have remained grounded in the community that raised me. I have served on key committees, building expertise in budgeting and policy while balancing local needs with statewide systems. My leadership has been defined by public safety, infrastructure investment, fiscal responsibility, and equity. I put people before politics.

I am running for Congress in District 29 to continue delivering results, bringing resources home, and providing steady, effective leadership rooted

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?

• A proven voice for working families: I am running to be a strong, reliable voice for working families. Growing up in Acres Homes showed me what it means to balance jobs, education, healthcare, and rising costs just to get by. That experience drives every decision I make. I have spent my career fighting for policies that strengthen public schools, expand healthcare access, protect Social Security and Medicare, and create real economic opportunity. Government should work for people, not special interests, and I deliver results that improve everyday lives.
• Experience that delivers results, not rhetoric: I don’t just talk about change, I make it happen. From Houston City Council to the Texas House, I have helped secure billions in funding for public education, infrastructure, and disaster recovery. Experience matters because it allows leaders to navigate government effectively and bring resources home. I understand how policy impacts families, workers, and local economies, and I bring steady, solutions-focused leadership that delivers real results.
• Protecting rights and building inclusive opportunity: Protecting civil rights and inclusive representation is central to my campaign. I have consistently defended voting rights, civil liberties, and equal opportunity so every Texan has a fair shot at success. When people feel secure, heard, and valued, communities are stronger and economies grow. My leadership is people-centered, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that equity and opportunity are essential to a stable, thriving future for everyone.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am deeply passionate about public education and equitable, long-term school funding. For too long, the state has failed to pay its fair share, forcing schools to rely on short-term fixes instead of stable funding they can plan around. That failure hurts students, teachers, and entire communities. Education is the backbone of opportunity, and every child deserves a fully supported classroom, regardless of zip code. I fight for sustainable funding, accountability, and policies that put educators and students first, especially in historically underfunded communities like the one that raised me.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Houston Black American Democrats

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Campaign website

Johnson's campaign website stated the following:

Business

Jarvis Johnson believes that strong communities are built on strong local economies. As a former small business owner and state representative, he knows firsthand the challenges entrepreneurs face—from accessing capital to navigating bureaucracy. In Congress, he will fight to expand small business funding, support workforce development, and bring federal investments directly into neighborhoods that have long been overlooked. Johnson will convene local leaders and business owners across the 29th District to build a coordinated economic strategy that uplifts working families, creates jobs, and keeps wealth circulating in our communities—not siphoned off by corporate special interests.

Education

Education is the cornerstone of opportunity, and Jarvis Johnson has always stood up for students, teachers, and parents. He will fight for full funding of public education, teacher pay raises, and equitable access to early childhood programs and college readiness resources. Johnson believes every child—no matter their ZIP code—deserves access to quality education and modern learning environments. In Washington, he’ll work to secure federal grants that improve school infrastructure, support STEM programs, and expand vocational and technical training so that every student in the 29th District has a pathway to success.

Healthcare

Healthcare is not a privilege—it’s a fundamental right. Jarvis Johnson will fight to protect and strengthen Medicaid and Medicare, expand access to affordable care, and lower prescription drug costs. He has seen too many families in the district struggle to afford doctor visits or medication, and he knows the human cost of political games that put profits over people. Johnson will push back against Republican efforts to gut healthcare programs and ensure that federal resources are directed to community clinics and hospitals that serve our most vulnerable residents. His mission is simple: quality, affordable healthcare for every Texan.

Housing

Safe, affordable housing is the foundation of stability and dignity. Jarvis Johnson understands that too many families are being priced out of their own neighborhoods while developers and corporate landlords drive up costs. He will work to expand affordable housing programs, protect tenants’ rights, and increase federal funding for homeownership initiatives that help families build generational wealth. Johnson’s plan includes bringing together city, county, and federal partners quarterly to coordinate housing strategies, ensuring that resources reach the neighborhoods that need them most—not just those that are politically convenient.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure is about more than roads and bridges—it’s about connection, safety, and progress. Jarvis Johnson will fight to modernize transportation, strengthen flood control systems, and ensure that every community has access to clean water, reliable utilities, and broadband internet. He knows that federal infrastructure dollars often get lost in bureaucracy before they reach the people, so he will work collaboratively with local officials to make sure the 29th District gets its fair share. Whether it’s rebuilding after floods or investing in green energy, Johnson’s goal is a future-ready district built on equity, sustainability, and resilience.

— Jarvis Johnson's campaign website (November 19, 2025)

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2025

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2024

Special election

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Jarvis Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A Native of Houston, Texas, and small business owner, Jarvis Johnson has been a steadfast leader for Houston since 2005. First elected to serve District 139 in

the Texas House of Representatives in 2016. Among Johnson’s many legislative achievements include re-establishing vocational education in our public schools, authorizing the Houston Land Bank in Texas Statute, expanding their ability to provide affordable housing, and expanding legal representation for foster youth, to name just a few. Jarvis is the proud father of two children, Nalyah and Jarvis II.

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?

• Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the nation, this is unacceptable and we can do something about it. Texas is leaving billions of federal dollars on the table by not expanding Medicaid. This is the fastest and best solution to get millions of more Texans healthcare. Reproductive healthcare has been stripped away in Texas. Leaving many with no options, even when facing fatal medical conditions. I will continue to fight for expanded healthcare coverage, including fighting for a woman’s right to choose, and everyone’s access to reproductive healthcare.
• Unfortunately, we’ve seen poor flooding infrastructure during once-in-a-lifetime weather events that seem to be happening yearly. State leaders have politized flooding mitigation. There are still homes across Houston that are still inhabitable from Hurricane Harvey, this is egregious. We have to fund more flooding projects so our homes- most families' largest investment- can be protected during the ever-occurring once in a lifetime natural disasters. Climate change is real and we must be prepared for the future and the unpredictable weather.
• Public education is the foundation of our society, and it’s under attack from Republicans. From book banning, rewriting history, underpaying our teachers, and trying to defund our schools, SD 15 needs a fighter to stand up and fight for our communities. We must protect public education from voucher schemes and work to ensure all children receive an excellent education regardless of their zip code.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about the issues impacting the lives of the constituents of this District. Everyday Texans are worried about paying their sky-rocking property tax bill and homeowners insurance. Putting groceries on the table and ensuring their kids are getting the best education possible. Our State government has become too focused on culture wars, and less focused on the real issues Texans are facing. Republicans are attacking our most marginalized communities, while overlooking the real problems they face. We have got to get back to governing, and solving problems NOT creating them.

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

I've looked up to my mother my entire life. As a young child, she worked for the Late Congressman Mickey Leland. I spent my days helping her serve the community, where I learned first hand the power we have when a community comes together. Even now, someone recently asked me what endorsement I was the most proud of, and I said my Mother's. She has worked hard her entire life to give back to her community, and if I go to bed at night knowing I made her proud, then I can feel accomplished.

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

State Senator is charged with proposing laws and constitutional amendments. We not only propose our own bills and work to get them passed into law, we work on specific committees that have jurisdiction over policy areas and state agencies.

But most importantly, a core responsibility of this office is to serve the people of the district. This means, bringing back information for them on how their State Government is working FOR them, or maybe how it's harming their community. It's having an open door to your constituents and working every day to improve their lives.

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

State Senators represent close to a million constituents. I think it is an asset to have a State Senator who has previous experience working in the State Legislature. Being an effective legislator isn’t about having the best campaign platform, it’s about having relationships, experience and knowledge on how to pass and kill legislation. Since 2016, I’ve been serving in the Texas House of Representatives, where I’ve built relationships with legislators on both sides of the aisle, and have passed dozens of bills and killed hundreds. My experience will ensure I can hit the ground running on day 1 if elected.

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

No, I'm interested in serving the constituents of Senate District 15!

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Houston Black American Democrats

100% Rating from Planned Parenthood Texas Votes

UNIONS
Seafarers International Union
Plumbers Local 68
Houston Professional Fire Fighters' Association
Houston Police Officers Union
African American Police Officers League
Houston Police Retired Officers Association
Communications Workers of America Local 6222
Texas State Employees Union CWA-6186
Transportation Workers Union-Local 620
IBEW 716

STATE LEADERS
State Senator Borris Miles, Senate District 13
State Representative Senfronia Thompson, House District 141
State Representative Alma Allen, House District 131
State Representative Gene Wu, House District 137

State Representative Hubert Vo, House District 149

What committees interest you?

The Senate Finance Committee interests me, it's a little known fact that the only bill the legislature is constituently bound to pass is the State Budget. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I've seen firsthand how influential the State Budget can be in securing funding for projects in your District. As State Rep, I secure over $1 Million for public schools in my district, and billions in flooding prevention projects. I'd like to bring that knowledge and experience to the Senate Finance Committee.

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2022

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Jarvis Johnson campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Texas District 29	Lost primary	$142,143	$47,713
2025*	U.S. House Texas District 18	Withdrew general	$0	N/A**
2024	Texas State Senate District 15	Lost primary runoff	$1,024,610	$588,222
2022	Texas House of Representatives District 139	Won general	$129,702	$52,690
2020	Texas House of Representatives District 139	Won general	$120,898	N/A**
2018	Texas House of Representatives District 139	Won general	$86,651	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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In 2024, the Texas State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Texas State Legislature in 2023.

• Sierra Club Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
• Texans for Fiscal Responsibility — Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."
• Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights.
• Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
• Texas Values Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
• The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
• The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

In 2022, the Texas State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Texas State Legislature in 2021.

• Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
• National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
• Sierra Club Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
• Texans for Fiscal Responsibility — Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."
• Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights.
• Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
• Texas Values Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
• The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

In 2020, the Texas State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Texas State Legislature in 2019.

• Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
• Environment Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues.
• Texans for Fiscal Responsibility — Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."
• Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights.
• Texas Eagle Forum — Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues.
• Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
• Texas Values Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
• The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

In 2018, the Texas State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Texas State Legislature in 2017.

• Conservative Roundtable — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles.
• Environment Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues.
• National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
• Sierra Club Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
• Texans for Fiscal Responsibility — Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."
• Texans for Vaccine Choice — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
• Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights.
• Texas Alliance For Life — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues.
• Texas Association of Business — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to businesses, taxpayers, and families.
• Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
• Texas Values Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
• The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
• Young Conservatives of Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

In 2016, the Texas State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.

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Preceded by -	Texas House of Representatives District 139 2016-2025	Succeeded by Charlene Ward Johnson (D)

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Pat Fallon (R)

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Lance Gooden (R)

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Jake Ellzey (R)

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Lizzie Fletcher (D)

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Morgan Luttrell (R)

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Al Green (D)

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Michael McCaul (R)

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August Pfluger (R)

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Craig Goldman (R)

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Ronny Jackson (R)

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Randy Weber (R)

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Monica De La Cruz (R)

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Veronica Escobar (D)

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Pete Sessions (R)

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Christian Menefee (D)

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Jodey Arrington (R)

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Joaquin Castro (D)

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Chip Roy (R)

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Troy Nehls (R)

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Tony Gonzales (R)

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Beth Van Duyne (R)

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Roger Williams (R)

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Brandon Gill (R)

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Michael Cloud (R)

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Henry Cuellar (D)

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Sylvia Garcia (D)

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Jasmine Crockett (D)

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John Carter (R)

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Julie Johnson (D)

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Marc Veasey (D)

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Vicente Gonzalez (D)

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Greg Casar (D)

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Brian Babin (R)

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Lloyd Doggett (D)

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Wesley Hunt (R)

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