Johan Arteaga Cruz

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Johan Arteaga Cruz

Democratic Party

Candidate, Oregon House of Representatives District 35

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 21, 2024

Next election

May 19, 2026

Johan Arteaga Cruz (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 35. Arteaga Cruz declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.^[source]

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

Biography

Johan Arteaga attended Portland Community College.

Elections

2026

See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Farrah Chaichi (D) and Johan Arteaga Cruz (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 35 on May 19, 2026.

		Candidate
		Farrah Chaichi
		Johan Arteaga Cruz

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2024

See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Farrah Chaichi defeated Daniel Martin in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 35 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Farrah Chaichi (D / Working Families Party)	69.0	17,072
	Submit photo	Daniel Martin (R)	30.8	7,631
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	45

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,748
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Farrah Chaichi defeated Casey Zimmerman in the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 35 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Farrah Chaichi	78.3	3,506
	Submit photo	Casey Zimmerman	21.3	953
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	20

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,479
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Johan Arteaga Cruz (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 35

Daniel Martin advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 35 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Daniel Martin	97.9	1,343
		Other/Write-in votes	2.1	29

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,372
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Johan Arteaga Cruz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Arteaga Cruz's responses.

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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 new form of leadership. New leadership that does their civic participation by being close to the people, and live by the principles of a just common life. Those who govern should live amongst the common ordinary people, to fully grasp the severity of the common struggles of today. The people should not be complacent to those in power, the people have the innate power; effective suffrage, no reelection. Through the people's power of effective suffrage, they are able to elect those who share the same values and principles of a new form of leadership. A leadership that above all, places the people first.
• The People first. The people have been put in a position in which its government has made them the least of their priorities. The root of many of the problems today, is the infringement of people's civil rights. A bountiful government should not be able to exist while its people live in misery. The people should have a government that works for the people, one the provides them with social programs, strategic public infrastructure as well as assuring social equality. Through the principles of a new leadership and with the people's power of effective suffrage, a better society that puts the people and the people's needs first, can be achieve.
• Real progress. A government that works for the people, is one that provides its people with infrastructure, welfare programs, and assures well being for all people. Prosperity for the working class means prosperity for all. A planned out and long lasting vision, one that is looking to advance and change the system that has forgotten people and its reason to be, to serve the people. A vision, one that involves all and advances all.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

There isn't a specific area of public policy that I am not interested in. The long-lasting and deep grasp of neoliberalism in public policy has been a major root cause of the injustices of today. Neo-liberalism seeks and wants the transfer of power given to the private sector. Neo-liberalism believes that the public sector and government will do a poor and inefficient job. It believes the private sector should be given the power to seize and control. Causing privatization, deregulations, and extreme capitalism.

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2024

Johan Arteaga Cruz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Arteaga Cruz's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I want to give Oregonians a new voice that will show the values of ordinary Americans. I represent what the average American is and their beliefs are. Coming from a middle class working family, I have been able to experience adversities that have shape me to become the person I am today. Public Service has always been a call for me. Working as waiter/cashier at a restaurant made realized that serving people was something that I am passionate about. I, then proceeded to work as a Memory Care Caregiver. Being a caregiver, ingrained the idea that public service and want to do well for others was a calling, Now, I work for a Non-Profit organization that focuses on empowering underrepresented youth. I am no stranger to being the voice of those who cannot and can stand for themselves. And I will give my voice to those whether we agree or disagree.

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?

• Civil Rights
• Public Safety
• Housing for All

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Civil Rights has always been the main goal in eye. As the injustices done to our civil rights have been the root cause of many of the injustices done today, regarles of who they are.

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

A book that I would recommend to someone who wants to understand my political philosophy is, "What Is Property? An Inquiry into the Right and Government" by P.J. Proudhon

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Being honest and having integrity are the most important characteristics an elected official can have.

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

The core responsibilities for someone elected in this office is to hear and listen what everyone has to say.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A legacy I would like to leave is one that focuses on interest of the people.

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

My very first job was working as cashier/server at a restaurant. I work there for a little bit over a 1 year.

What is your favorite book? Why?

"Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

If could be any fictional character I would be Gon Freecss from "HunterXHunter"

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

What I perceive to be our state's challenging issues over the years would be public safety. Public safety is an ambarella term that covers many of the issue that Oregonians are facing. Those include homelessness, housing crisis, healthcare and many other issues.

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

I do not believe that our elected officials have to career politicians. We have been dealing with career politicians have their own self interest rather than the public interest.

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

I do believe is beneficial to build relationships with other legislators as coming to consensus is how thigs get done.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

I believe in positive changes that will make the whole process of voting easier. Having more barriers does damage to this process. It disenfranchise voters.

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