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Michael Johnson (Kentucky House of Representatives candidate)
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Michael Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 13. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michael Johnson was born in Owensboro, Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1987 to 2017. Johnson's career experience includes being retired from the Navy.[1] He has been affiliated with the following organizations:
- Non Profit Truth Outreach Inc
- Owensboro Public Schools
- Audubon Area Community Care Clinic
- Judicial Center Facilitator for Juvenile Restorative Justice
- Kentucky Black Caucus Local Elected Officials
- NAACP
- Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent D.J. Johnson defeated Michael Johnson in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | D.J. Johnson (R)  | 63.3 | 8,387 |
 | Michael Johnson (D) | 36.7 | 4,870 | |
| Total votes: 13,257 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Michael Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent D.J. Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michael 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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I was born in Owensboro Kentucky and raised by my mother who was a single parent and worked two and three jobs to make ends meet. She taught my brother and I about hard work and setting goals in life and treating others like we would like to be treated with respect compassion and love. I am a US Navy Retired Chief and I served my country for 25 years and I loved traveling the world and learning about the different cultures and protecting our freedom we hold so dear. I am an ordained Minister of 21 years and it is my faith that guides me. I returned home to reside in the same neighborhood i grew up in to give back and to help people to be the best they can be. I am heavily invested in my City. I started a non profit which helps the Homeless and Low income families in our community we provide hope to those who have lost hope. I serve on many Boards in Owensboro and through out our community which directly impacts the lives of all people of Owensboro and Daviess County. I am married to my lovely Wife Christie and we have 7 children Lashon, Mikayla, Michael Jr, Devin, Cameron, Josiah, Destini and 7 grandchildren Neveah, Axton, Neriah, Amyah, Amorah, Amier, Jade.
- I am an ordinary citizen who will listen to the people.
- I have an unrelenting work ethic that motivates me to stay the course of the task at hand until the job is done!
- I Love Kentucky and I Love the People of Kentucky and I just want Owensboro and Daviess County and the State of Kentucky to be the best it can be!
Healthcare
Education
Judicial Reform
Economy
Workforce Development
Jesse Owens. I would like to follow Jesse Owens example because he was a person who had a mission and purpose in his life. He was able to inspire generations of people to work hard and achieve their dreams and aspirations.
I am a good listener and I will represent all people and I believe in team work and unity to be able to accomplish the goals of Kentucky.
I believe the core responsibilities for this office is you have to hold yourself accountable to the people and the office by being transparent and willing to listen to constituents and their concerns. The responsibility of up holding the constitution of Kentucky is paramount in staying in the lanes of good legislative processes.
The first historical event that happened to me in my life was when I flew for the first time in an airplane to Puerto Rico. I was 9 years old.
My very first job i had in my life was as a teenager in the 1980's I was working at the concession stand at the Owensboro Sports Center and worked there for 2yrs.
Everything I Need!
By Evangelist Michael Johnson
By Evangelist Michael Johnson
The relationship between the two branches is critical in accomplishing the priorities of a State. The Governor and Legislature must work together in harmony.
Mental Health
Drug Addiction
Gun Violence
Homelessness
The benefits of unicameral is no filibuster, Provides room for faster process of law making and is applicable in moments of emergency. Easier to maintain and would be cheaper to run financially since there is only one legislature chamber.
The disadvantages is there may not be adequate representation, Bills will probably not be properly debated before they pass. One chamber does all the work and no assistance from the second chamber.
The disadvantages is there may not be adequate representation, Bills will probably not be properly debated before they pass. One chamber does all the work and no assistance from the second chamber.
No, This is what makes a government a democracy, the ability of the people to elect a person who will work for the people and have their interest at heart.
Yes, I believe it important to have those relationships because we should always work together for good of the people we serve.
I believe the process should be transparent and fair.
Health And Family Services
Economic Development and Workforce Investment
I talk to people all the time but one particular story stands out to me. I talked to a family that was really struggling and they needed assistance in food insecurity. She said the government had reduced her food assistance funds with no warning and she has 4 children to take care of and trying to work and provide but she still couldn't get ahead. This should not happen in Kentucky but it's a reality for so many families. We need a living wage in this State so people can simply live and take care their families.
No, We should leave certain emergency powers to the Governor and work with the executive branch collectively.
Yes we have to be able to work together as a collective body in order to come to a desired result for the people we represent.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Current members of the Kentucky House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:David Osborne
Representatives
District 1
Steven Rudy (R)
District 2
District 3
Randy Bridges (R)
District 4
D. Wade Williams (R)
District 5
Mary Imes (R)
District 6
Chris Freeland (R)
District 7
Suzanne Miles (R)
District 8
Walker Thomas (R)
District 9
Myron Dossett (R)
District 10
Josh Calloway (R)
District 11
J.T. Payne (R)
District 12
Jim Gooch (R)
District 13
D.J. Johnson (R)
District 14
Scott Lewis (R)
District 15
Rebecca Raymer (R)
District 16
Jason Petrie (R)
District 17
Robert Duvall (R)
District 18
Samara Heavrin (R)
District 19
Michael Meredith (R)
District 20
Kevin Jackson (R)
District 21
Amy Neighbors (R)
District 22
Shawn McPherson (R)
District 23
Steve Riley (R)
District 24
Ryan Bivens (R)
District 25
Steve Bratcher (R)
District 26
Peyton Griffee (R)
District 27
Nancy Tate (R)
District 28
Jared Bauman (R)
District 29
Chris Lewis (R)
District 30
Daniel Grossberg (D)
District 31
District 32
Tina Bojanowski (D)
District 33
Jason Nemes (R)
District 34
Sarah Stalker (D)
District 35
Lisa Willner (D)
District 36
John Hodgson (R)
District 37
Emily Callaway (R)
District 38
Rachel Roarx (D)
District 39
Matt Lockett (R)
District 40
Nima Kulkarni (D)
District 41
Mary Marzian (D)
District 42
Joshua Watkins (D)
District 43
Pamela Stevenson (D)
District 44
District 45
Adam Moore (D)
District 46
Alan Gentry (D)
District 47
Felicia Rabourn (R)
District 48
Ken Fleming (R)
District 49
Thomas Huff (R)
District 50
Candy Massaroni (R)
District 51
Michael Pollock (R)
District 52
Ken Upchurch (R)
District 53
James Tipton (R)
District 54
Daniel Elliott (R)
District 55
Kim King (R)
District 56
Daniel Fister (R)
District 57
Erika Hancock (D)
District 58
Jennifer Decker (R)
District 59
David Osborne (R)
District 60
Marianne Proctor (R)
District 61
Savannah Maddox (R)
District 62
Tony Hampton (R)
District 63
Kimberly Banta (R)
District 64
Kimberly Moser (R)
District 65
Stephanie Dietz (R)
District 66
T.J. Roberts (R)
District 67
Matthew Lehman (D)
District 68
Mike Clines (R)
District 69
Steven Doan (R)
District 70
William Lawrence (R)
District 71
Josh Bray (R)
District 72
Matthew Koch (R)
District 73
Ryan Dotson (R)
District 74
David Hale (R)
District 75
Lindsey Burke (D)
District 76
Anne Donworth (D)
District 77
George Brown (D)
District 78
Mark Hart (R)
District 79
Chad Aull (D)
District 80
David Meade (R)
District 81
District 82
Nick Wilson (R)
District 83
Joshua Branscum (R)
District 84
Chris Fugate (R)
District 85
Shane Baker (R)
District 86
Tom Smith (R)
District 87
Adam Bowling (R)
District 88
Vanessa Grossl (R)
District 89
Timmy Truett (R)
District 90
Derek Lewis (R)
District 91
Billy Wesley (R)
District 92
John Blanton (R)
District 93
Adrielle Camuel (D)
District 94
Mitchum Whitaker (R)
District 95
Ashley Laferty (D)
District 96
Patrick Flannery (R)
District 97
Bobby McCool (R)
District 98
Aaron Thompson (R)
District 99
Richard White (R)
District 100
Scott Sharp (R)
Republican Party (80)
Democratic Party (20)
