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Steven Johnson (Michigan)
Steven Johnson (Republican Party) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 72. He assumed office on January 1, 2017. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Johnson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 72. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Elections
2022
Steven Johnson was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Steven Johnson defeated Lily Cheng-Schulting in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 72 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steven Johnson (R) | 55.1 | 29,614 |
 | Lily Cheng-Schulting (D) | 44.9 | 24,170 | |
| Total votes: 53,784 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 72
Lily Cheng-Schulting defeated Cade Wilson in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 72 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lily Cheng-Schulting | 63.1 | 5,475 |
| Cade Wilson | 36.9 | 3,205 | ||
| Total votes: 8,680 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Steven Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 72 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Johnson | 100.0 | 11,311 |
| Total votes: 11,311 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Steven Johnson defeated Ron Draayer and Jamie Lewis in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 72 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Johnson (R) | 53.7 | 21,374 |
 | Ron Draayer (D) | 43.4 | 17,273 | |
 | Jamie Lewis (L) | 3.0 | 1,185 | |
| Total votes: 39,832 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 72
Ron Draayer advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 72 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ron Draayer | 100.0 | 7,195 |
| Total votes: 7,195 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Steven Johnson defeated Jennifer Antel in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 72 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Johnson | 75.9 | 8,753 |
| Jennifer Antel | 24.1 | 2,785 | ||
| Total votes: 11,538 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 72
Jamie Lewis advanced from the Libertarian primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 72 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jamie Lewis | 100.0 | 74 |
| Total votes: 74 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 19, 2016. Incumbent Ken Yonker (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Steven Johnson defeated Steve Shoemaker in the Michigan House of Representatives District 72 general election.[1]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 72 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steven Johnson |
58.49% | 26,343 | |
| Democratic | Steve Shoemaker | 41.51% | 18,693 | |
| Total Votes | 45,036 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
Steve Shoemaker defeated Dick Cunningham in the Michigan House of Representatives District 72 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 72 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Steve Shoemaker |
64.17% | 1,223 | |
| Democratic | Dick Cunningham | 35.83% | 683 | |
| Total Votes | 1,906 | |||
Steven Johnson defeated Robert Coughlin, Ryan Gallogly, Bill Hirsch and Tony Noto defeated in the Michigan House of Representatives District 72 Republican primary.[2][3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 72 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Steven Johnson |
29.80% | 2,257 | |
| Republican | Robert Coughlin | 8.53% | 646 | |
| Republican | Ryan Gallogly | 20.53% | 1,555 | |
| Republican | Bill Hirsch | 18.05% | 1,367 | |
| Republican | Tony Noto | 23.08% | 1,748 | |
| Total Votes | 7,573 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Steven Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Johnson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[4]
Abortion
- Excerpt: "The Declaration of Independence declares “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The first right that they mentioned was our right to life. This is our most basic and fundamental right. "
Education
- Excerpt: "Every school district has its own distinct characteristics and situations, and any effort from the state to mandate certain curriculum, policies, or procedures might not be what is in the best interest of that school district. That is why I believe that each school district should be responsible for developing its own curriculum, policies, and procedures."
2nd Amendment
- Excerpt: "Our 2nd Amendment states that “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Our current President does not believe in the U.S. Constitution and has ignored the 2nd Amendment, just as he has so many other fundamental constitutional principles, and we as citizens must resist his attack on our Constitution."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "The doctor-patient relationship is an important relationship that should not be interfered with. However, politicians and bureaucrats have inserted themselves into this relationship as government has expanded its role into the healthcare industry through Obamacare. I believe that healthcare is best left to the free market since government involvement tends to stifle innovation and increase costs."
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Johnson was assigned to the following committees:
- Elections and Ethics Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- House Oversight Committee, Chair
- Tax Policy Committee (decommissioned)
2019-2020
Johnson was assigned to the following committees:
- Communications and Technology Committee, Majority Vice Chair
- House Oversight Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Tax Policy Committee (decommissioned)
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Energy Policy |
| • Military and Veterans Affairs |
| • Oversight |
| • Tax Policy |
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
2021
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In 2021, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 through December 31.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 72 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Vote Steve Johnson, "The issues," accessed October 18, 2016
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| Preceded by - |
Michigan House of Representatives District 72 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Mike Mueller (R) |
