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Michael Johnson (Kentucky House of Representatives candidate)

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Michael Johnson
Image of Michael Johnson
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1987 - 2017

Personal
Birthplace
Owensboro, Ky.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Retired U.S. Navy
Contact

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
Image of D.J. Johnson
D.J. Johnson (R) Candidate Connection
 
63.3
 
8,387
Image of Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson (D) Candidate Connection
 
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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Candidate Connection

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

Agriculture
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
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

Aging Population
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.
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

House Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection

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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Footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 15, 2022


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