Terry Johnson, Ohio Politician

Terry Johnson

Republican Party

Ohio State Senate District 14

Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

6

Prior offices

Ohio House of Representatives District 90

Successor: Brian Baldridge

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Compensation

Base salary

$71,099/year

Per diem

$No per diem is paid

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Appointed

2019

Education

Bachelor's

Ohio University

Medical

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army National Guard

Personal

Profession

Doctor

Contact

Official website

Campaign website

Personal Facebook

Personal Instagram

Personal LinkedIn

Terry Johnson (Republican Party) is a member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 14. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2028.

Johnson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Ohio State Senate to represent District 14. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Johnson was appointed to the chamber in 2019 to fill the vacancy after Joe Uecker resigned.

Johnson previously represented District 90 in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2011 to 2018. He was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Ohio House of Representatives because of term limits.

Biography

Johnson earned his B.A. in history from Ohio University and his D.O. from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His professional experience includes working as the director of the family practice residency at Southern Ohio Medical Center, as assistant dean of Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine, and in his own private practice in Lucasville, Ohio. He served in the Ohio Army National Guard, attaining the rank of full colonel.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Johnson was assigned to the following committees:

• Community and Family Advancement Committee (decommissioned), Chair
• Senate Health Committee, Vice Chair
• Medicaid Committee (Decommissioned)
• Veterans and Public Safety Committee

2021-2022

Johnson was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Health Committee
• Veterans and Public Safety Committee, Vice chair
• Workforce and Higher Education Committee, Chair

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2017
• Armed Services, Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security, Chair
• Health
• Transportation and Public Safety

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2015
• Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
• Health and Aging
• Transportation and Infrastructure
• Joint Medicaid Oversight

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2013
• Health and Aging
• Military and Veterans Affairs
• Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2011
• Health and Aging
• Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security
• Veterans Affairs

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Ohio State Senate District 14

Incumbent Terry Johnson defeated Shane Marcum in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 14 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terry Johnson (R)	72.9	125,073
		Shane Marcum (D)	27.1	46,551

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 171,624
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 14

Shane Marcum defeated Mark Grauwelman in the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 14 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Shane Marcum	56.9	4,175
	Submit photo	Mark Grauwelman	43.1	3,166

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,341
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 14

Incumbent Terry Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 14 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terry Johnson	100.0	37,720

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,720
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Johnson signed the following pledges.

• U.S. Term Limits

2020

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Ohio State Senate District 14

Incumbent Terry Johnson defeated Ryan Ottney in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 14 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terry Johnson (R)	72.7	127,588
	Submit photo	Ryan Ottney (D)	27.3	47,843

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 175,431
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 14

Ryan Ottney advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 14 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ryan Ottney	100.0	13,060

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,060
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 14

Incumbent Terry Johnson defeated David Uible in the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 14 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terry Johnson	76.3	29,928
		David Uible	23.7	9,278

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,206
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2018

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2018

Terry Johnson was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

2016

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.

Incumbent Terry Johnson ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 90 general election.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 90 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Terry Johnson Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

Tara Cordle ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 90 Democratic primary.

Ohio House of Representatives District 90, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Tara Cordle  (unopposed)	100.00%	6,305
Total Votes				6,305

Incumbent Terry Johnson ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 90 Republican primary.

Ohio House of Representatives District 90, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Terry Johnson Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	15,216
Total Votes				15,216

2014

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 5, 2014. Thomas Jefferson Davis was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Terry Johnson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Johnson defeated Davis in the general election.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 90 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Terry Johnson Incumbent	64%	17,845
	Democratic	Thomas Jefferson Davis	36%	10,027
Total Votes				27,872

2012

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2012

Johnson won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio House, District 90. Johnson was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated John R. Haas (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 90, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Terry Johnson Incumbent	61.9%	28,894
	Democratic	John R. Haas	38.1%	17,749
Total Votes				46,643

2010

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2010

Johnson defeated Ron Hadsell (R) and Dennis Lambert (L) in the November 2 general election.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 89
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Terry Johnson (R)		20,807	58.38%
Ron Hadsell (D)		14,191	39.82%
Dennis Lambert (L)		643	1.80%

Campaign themes

2024

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2020

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2014

Johnson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

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If you elect me as your state representative, will I defend your Constitutional rights? Yes, of course I will. The center of gravity for the restoration of your God-inspired, God-given freedoms is at the state level, not in Washington. I will defend ALL of your liberties. I am going to work my heart out to fundamentally restore America. In this, I will put steel on target. I will be your hammer for liberty.

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Campaign finance summary

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Terry Johnson campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Ohio State Senate District 14	Won general	$477,664	$373,563
2020	Ohio State Senate District 14	Won general	$924,387	N/A**
2016	Ohio House of Representatives, District 90	Won	$132,720	N/A**
2014	Ohio State House, District 90	Won	$245,095	N/A**
2012	Ohio State House, District 90	Won	$201,720	N/A**
2010	Ohio State House, District 89	Won	$252,174	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

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In 2024, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 2 to December 19. A special session on elections commenced on May 28, 2024, and ended on May 31. Equality Ohio Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to LGBTQ, civil rights, and racial justice issues.

2023

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2022

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In 2022, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 19 to December 15. Equality Ohio Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to LGBTQ, civil rights, and racial justice issues. Innovation Ohio Representatives are scored on their votes on bills affecting working families. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2021

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In 2021, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. Ohio Environmental Council Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 6 to December 31. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Innovation Ohio Representatives are scored on their votes on bills affecting working families. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. Ohio Environmental Council Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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2018

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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31. Innovation Ohio Representatives are scored on their votes on bills affecting working families. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31. Ohio Chamber of Commerce: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31. Ohio Chamber of Commerce: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2014

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In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31. Innovation Ohio: 130th General Assembly - Women's issues scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on women’s issues. The American Conservative Union: 2014 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2013

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In 2013, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 to December 31. Innovation Ohio: 130th General Assembly - Women's issues scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on women’s issues. The American Conservative Union: 2013 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2012

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In 2012, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Middle class scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on middle class issues. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Votes on legislation supported by Gov. Kasich Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills introduced at Gov. Kasich’s urging or which had his support. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Women's issues scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on women’s issues. Ohio Federation of Teachers: State House 129th General Assembly scorecard Representatives are scored based on how they voted on issues of priority to members of the Ohio Federation of Teachers. Ohio Federation of Teachers: State Senate 129th General Assembly scorecard Senators are scored based on how they voted on issues of priority to members of the Ohio Federation of Teachers. The American Conservative Union: 2012 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2011

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Personal

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Johnson and his wife, Jennifer, have four children. They currently reside in McDermott, Ohio.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Ohio State Senate District 14 2019-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Ohio House of Representatives District 90 2011-2018	Succeeded by Brian Baldridge (R)

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Current members of the Ohio State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Robert McColley

Minority Leader:Nickie Antonio

Senators

District 1

Robert McColley (R)

District 2

Theresa Gavarone (R)

District 3

Michele Reynolds (R)

District 4

George Lang (R)

District 5

Stephen Huffman (R)

District 6

Willis Blackshear (D)

District 7

Steve Wilson (R)

District 8

Louis Blessing (R)

District 9

Catherine Ingram (D)

District 10

Kyle Koehler (R)

District 11

Paula Hicks-Hudson (D)

District 12

Susan Manchester (R)

District 13

Nathan Manning (R)

District 14

Terry Johnson (R)

District 15

Hearcel Craig (D)

District 16

Beth Liston (D)

District 17

Shane Wilkin (R)

District 18

Jerry Cirino (R)

District 19

Andrew Brenner (R)

District 20

Tim Schaffer (R)

District 21

Kent Smith (D)

District 22

Mark Romanchuk (R)

District 23

Nickie Antonio (D)

District 24

Thomas Patton (R)

District 25

William DeMora (D)

District 26

Bill Reineke (R)

District 27

Kristina Roegner (R)

District 28

Casey Weinstein (D)

District 29

Jane Timken (R)

District 30

Brian Chavez (R)

District 31

Al Landis (R)

District 32

Sandra O'Brien (R)

District 33

Alessandro Cutrona (R)

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