Phillip Johnson
Phillip Johnson (b. March 26, 1961) is a former Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the 78th District. He did not run for re-election in 2012.[1]
Johnson joined the Tennessee State House of Representatives in 2003 and served in that position until 2012.
Johnson has been the owner/operator of Beaumont Building Inspections since 1996, and earned his B.S. in business administration from the University of Arkansas in 1983.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Johnson served on these committees:
Pensions and Insurance
- Transportation, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Johnson served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Utilities, Banking
- Subcommittee on Rural Roads, Chair
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Phillip Johnson endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[2]
Elections
2010
Johnson ran for re-election to the 78th District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[3] He defeated Democrat Danny R. Twork in the general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Johnson won re-election to the 78th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponent David Davidson (D).[5]
Johnson raised $87,645 for his campaign while Davidson raised $80,480.[6]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 78 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Phillip Johnson (R)
|
14,784 | |||
| David Davidson (D) | 8,661 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Johnson and his wife, Allison, have two children.
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Tennessee Votes profile
- Official Website
Footnotes
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Elections, "List of 2012 Candidates," accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Tennessee Speaker of the House Beth Harwell," January 19, 2012
- ↑ Unofficial Republican state representative primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Official House Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 78
- ↑ District 78 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 78 2003–2012 |
Succeeded by Mary Littleton (R) |
