Jordon Johnson (Minnesota)
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Jordon Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 8A. Johnson lost in the Democratic primary on August 13, 2024.
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Biography
Jordon Johnson was born in Duluth, Minnesota. Johnson earned a bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College in 1996, a graduate degree from New Mexico Highlands University in 2007, and a Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico in 2015. Johnson's career experience includes working as a consultant, professor, nonprofit executive director, and community organizer.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A
Pete Johnson defeated Mark McGrew in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Pete Johnson (D)  | 68.2 | 15,006 |
| Mark McGrew (R) | 31.6 | 6,962 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 29 | ||
| Total votes: 21,997 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A
Pete Johnson defeated Jordon Johnson in the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Pete Johnson | 82.8 | 2,947 |
 | Jordon Johnson | 17.2 | 614 | |
| Total votes: 3,561 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A
Mark McGrew advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark McGrew | 100.0 | 985 | |
| Total votes: 985 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jordon 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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I was born and raised in Duluth by a strong single mother in the 1970’s and 80’s when it was rare to be a single parent. We struggled financially and the majority of my childhood was spent unstably housed, which meant we stayed with family, friends, and slept where we could at times. I am a first-generation college student who has a Doctorate in American Studies from the University of New Mexico. I have taught social workers in higher education, was the Executive Director of a local non-profit working to support homeless youth, have a consulting business focused on social transformation, and have been working to end racism, lift up my LGBTQIA2S+ community members, as well as advocate for gender equity and environmental justice for the last two decades. We need people with lived experience at the table when decisions are being made about our livelihood. I’ve lived through times of hopelessness, and no one should ever have to feel that hopeless in their life.
What decisions and legislation we pass now impacts the next seven generations. I bring forth lived experience, hope, and deeply believe we can create the change we want to see happen and carry the voices of our people forward. I am someone who works with and stand up alongside my community.
- Together We All Rise. Whether it be the future of housing, supporting our educational institutions, climate resiliency, reproductive health, land or economic reparations, or ensuring all workers have fair wages and robust healthcare and retirement benefits, I am committed to lifting up the voices of our people where we all benefit.
- Make Your Voice Heard. Our voices matter. I deeply believe we can create the change we want to see happen in our communities, state and nation. I have been committed for over 20 years to be connected and immersed in communities to create positive change for all people.
- What we do now impacts generations to come. I have the knowledge, relationships, stamina and skill sets to move our communities and state forward in a sustainable and prosperous way where we lift all our people up.
Investing in education such as supporting universal pre-k to early childhood education is a passion. I also want to re-evaluate standardized testing and how decisions are being made based on these tests. Education must be accessible to everyone from pre-k throughout higher education as well as have the representation of their communities within the institutions. Economic prosperity is another passion, which is intimately woven throughout any other issue. Growing our economy is about investing in equitable policies, climate resiliency, providing fair wages for our workforce, and moving to a regenerative economy approach. Also, the future of housing is a passion, which is connected to public health. We all deserve a safe and secure home.
State Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is someone I highly respect. I had the honor of getting to know her when I was living in New Mexico and completing my doctorate at the University of New Mexico. It is very inspirational to see what she is doing today for our country and communities.
I would recommend the documentary Love Them First: Lessons from Lucy Laney Elementary and the film Unnatural Causes… is inequity making us sick? I would also recommend the book What We've Become: Living and Dying in a Country of Arms by Jonathan M. Metzel.
The principles of leading with integrity, fairness, cultural humility, and being a critical thinker are vital for an elected official. I also believe in being immersed in the community to build trusting relationships as well as effectively communicate with constituents are important principles to embrace.
The qualities that I possess are grounded, determined, visionary, and collaborative thinker and partner.
The core responsibilities include working with and lifting up the voices of the people and issues in my district. It also entails working in partnership with other elected and government officials, community partners and more to put forth fair and equitable legislation for the state.
When we come together, we can create fair and just change to benefit our shared humanity.
One of the first jobs that I had was at a gas station as a clerk. I worked there for about a year.
The ideal relationship is working in close partnership and be able to have honest conversations in order to move forward our state and communities in a health and vibrant way.
I do believe it is beneficial for state legislators to have experience in working on policy issues, yet not a requirement. For instance, I have been working alongside community members for over two decades to address issues that they are facing. Through this work, I have cultivated relationships with people, organizations, local officials, and legislators, which is beneficial experience to bring forth as a future legislator.
Our current Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan is someone that I highly respect as an elected official.
At this time, my focus is on running for State Representative.
One of the most memorable stories that I heard was about many young adults, who are working and have high paying incomes, are unable to obtain housing for themselves because of the cost associated with renting or purchasing a single-family home.
One of the first bills that I would consider introducing would be related to economic security for all or universal pre-k and early childhood education.
I am interested in the following committees: Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy; Health Finance and Policy; Sustainable Infrastructure Policy; Education Policy; and Ways and Means.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 15, 2024
Current members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Lisa Demuth
Majority Leader:Harry Niska
Representatives
District 1A
John Burkel (R)
District 1B
Steve Gander (R)
District 2A
Bidal Duran (R)
District 2B
Matt Bliss (R)
District 3A
Roger Skraba (R)
District 3B
District 4A
Heather Keeler (D)
District 4B
Jim Joy (R)
District 5A
Krista Knudsen (R)
District 5B
Mike Wiener (R)
District 6A
Ben Davis (R)
District 6B
Josh Heintzeman (R)
District 7A
Spencer Igo (R)
District 7B
Cal Warwas (R)
District 8A
Pete Johnson (D)
District 8B
Alicia Kozlowski (D)
District 9A
Jeff Backer (R)
District 9B
Tom Murphy (R)
District 10A
Ron Kresha (R)
District 10B
Isaac Schultz (R)
District 11A
Jeff Dotseth (R)
District 11B
Nathan Nelson (R)
District 12A
Paul Anderson (R)
District 12B
Mary Franson (R)
District 13A
Lisa Demuth (R)
District 13B
Tim O'Driscoll (R)
District 14A
Bernie Perryman (R)
District 14B
Dan Wolgamott (D)
District 15A
Chris Swedzinski (R)
District 15B
Paul Torkelson (R)
District 16A
District 16B
Dave Baker (R)
District 17A
Dawn Gillman (R)
District 17B
Bobbie Harder (R)
District 18A
Erica Schwartz (R)
District 18B
Luke Frederick (D)
District 19A
Keith Allen (R)
District 19B
Tom Sexton (R)
District 20A
Pam Altendorf (R)
District 20B
Steven Jacob (R)
District 21A
Joe Schomacker (R)
District 21B
Marj Fogelman (R)
District 22A
Bjorn Olson (R)
District 22B
Terry Stier (R)
District 23A
Peggy Bennett (R)
District 23B
Patricia Mueller (R)
District 24A
Duane Quam (R)
District 24B
Tina Liebling (D)
District 25A
Kim Hicks (D)
District 25B
Andy Smith (D)
District 26A
Aaron Repinski (R)
District 26B
Greg Davids (R)
District 27A
Shane Mekeland (R)
District 27B
Bryan Lawrence (R)
District 28A
James Gordon (R)
District 28B
Max Rymer (R)
District 29A
Joe McDonald (R)
District 29B
Marion Rarick (R)
District 30A
Walter Hudson (R)
District 30B
Paul Novotny (R)
District 31A
Harry Niska (R)
District 31B
Peggy Scott (R)
District 32A
Nolan West (R)
District 32B
Matt Norris (D)
District 33A
Patti Anderson (R)
District 33B
Josiah Hill (D)
District 34A
Danny Nadeau (R)
District 34B
Xp Lee (D)
District 35A
Zack Stephenson (D)
District 35B
Kari Rehrauer (D)
District 36A
Elliott Engen (R)
District 36B
Brion Curran (D)
District 37A
Kristin Robbins (R)
District 37B
Kristin Bahner (D)
District 38A
Huldah Hiltsley (D)
District 38B
Samantha Vang (D)
District 39A
Erin Koegel (D)
District 39B
Sandra Feist (D)
District 40A
Kelly Moller (D)
District 40B
David Gottfried (D)
District 41A
Wayne Johnson (R)
District 41B
Tom Dippel (R)
District 42A
Ned Carroll (D)
District 42B
Ginny Klevorn (D)
District 43A
Cedrick Frazier (D)
District 43B
Mike Freiberg (D)
District 44A
Peter Fischer (D)
District 44B
Leon Lillie (D)
District 45A
Andrew Myers (R)
District 45B
Patty Acomb (D)
District 46A
Larry Kraft (D)
District 46B
Cheryl Youakim (D)
District 47A
District 47B
Ethan Cha (D)
District 48A
Jim Nash (R)
District 48B
Lucille Rehm (D)
District 49A
Alex Falconer (D)
District 49B
District 50A
Julie Greene (D)
District 50B
Steve Elkins (D)
District 51A
Michael Howard (D)
District 51B
Nathan Coulter (D)
District 52A
Liz Reyer (D)
District 52B
Bianca Virnig (D)
District 53A
Mary Clardy (D)
District 53B
Rick Hansen (D)
District 54A
Brad Tabke (D)
District 54B
Ben Bakeberg (R)
District 55A
Jessica Hanson (D)
District 55B
Kaela Berg (D)
District 56A
Robert Bierman (D)
District 56B
John Huot (D)
District 57A
Jon Koznick (R)
District 57B
Jeff Witte (R)
District 58A
Kristi Pursell (D)
District 58B
Drew Roach (R)
District 59A
Fue Lee (D)
District 59B
Esther Agbaje (D)
District 60A
Sydney Jordan (D)
District 60B
Mohamud Noor (D)
District 61A
Katie Jones (D)
District 61B
Jamie Long (D)
District 62A
Aisha Gomez (D)
District 62B
Anquam Mahamoud (D)
District 63A
District 63B
Emma Greenman (D)
District 64A
Kaohly Her (D)
District 64B
Dave Pinto (D)
District 65A
Samakab Hussein (D)
District 65B
District 66A
Leigh Finke (D)
District 66B
Athena Hollins (D)
District 67A
Liz Lee (D)
District 67B
Jay Xiong (D)
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