Kevin Johnson (Fort Worth, Texas)
Kevin Johnson ran for election to the Fort Worth City Council to represent District 8 in Texas. Johnson lost in the general election on May 4, 2019.
He unsuccessfully ran for the same seat in 2017.
Biography
Johnson earned a degree in psychology/sociology from West Texas A&M University. At the time of his 2017 run for office, he was the owner of the family advocacy organization Unite with Us not Against Us.[1]
Elections
2019
See also: City elections in Fort Worth, Texas (2019)
General election
General election for Fort Worth City Council District 8
Incumbent Kelly Allen Gray defeated Chris Nettles and Kevin Johnson in the general election for Fort Worth City Council District 8 on May 4, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kelly Allen Gray (Nonpartisan) | 53.5 | 1,988 |
 | Chris Nettles (Nonpartisan) | 39.9 | 1,483 | |
 | Kevin Johnson (Nonpartisan) | 6.6 | 246 | |
| Total votes: 3,717 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brian Dixon (Nonpartisan)
2017
The city of Fort Worth, Texas, held an election for mayor and city council on May 6, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was February 17, 2017.
The mayor's seat and all eight city council seats were up for election. District 2 Councilman Sal Espino opted not to run for re-election in 2017. Incumbent Kelly Allen Gray defeated Kevin Johnson and Johnnie Sanders in the general election for the District 8 seat on the Fort Worth City Council.[2]
| Fort Worth City Council, District 8 General Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Kelly Allen Gray Incumbent |
71.28% | 1,914 |
| Kevin Johnson | 28.23% | 758 |
| Johnnie Sanders | 0.48% | 13 |
| Total Votes | 2,685 | |
| Source: Tarrant County, Texas, "Official Results," accessed May 24, 2017 | ||
Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2017
In response to a question from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about his top priority if elected, Johnson said, "I will speak for the people of District 8. I will bring business back to the community and help develop a plan to keep money invested in the community. We need education to be a major priority. Our schools have to be properly funded in order for our children to have an equal opportunity post high school. I plan to watch funds for all projects are spent and completed."[1]
In response to a question about the three most critical problems facing the city, he said, "Fort Worth is in desperate need of development in District 8. There is commercial land in many parts that can be used to bring jobs into the community. These jobs can not only employ our neighborhood but give needed products and services within a reasonable distance. We also so require a council person who will speak for the people and not who can donate the most money. Regarding the recent events, the people of this city need someone who will stand up for what’s right and make uncomfortable stances because it is the correct thing to do."[1]
See also
2019 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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