Tommie Johnson III

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Tommie Johnson III

Republican Party

Oklahoma County Sheriff

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

4

Predecessor

P.D. Taylor

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Associate

Eastern Oklahoma State College, 2009

Bachelor's

East Central University, 2011

Personal

Birthplace

Oklahoma City, Okla.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Police officer

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Tommie Johnson III (Republican Party) is the Oklahoma County Sheriff. He assumed office on January 4, 2021. His current term ends on January 2, 2029.

Johnson (Republican Party) ran for re-election for Oklahoma County Sheriff. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Tommie Johnson III was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He earned an associate degree from Eastern Oklahoma State College in 2009 and a bachelor’s degree from East Central University in 2011. Johnson’s career experience includes working as a master police officer at the Norman Police Department.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (2024)

General election

General election for Oklahoma County Sheriff

Incumbent Tommie Johnson III defeated Wayland Cubit in the general election for Oklahoma County Sheriff on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tommie Johnson III (R)	58.1	165,752
		Wayland Cubit (D)	41.9	119,402

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 285,154
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Wayland Cubit advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma County Sheriff.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tommie Johnson III advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma County Sheriff.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Johnson in this election.

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (2020)

General election

General election for Oklahoma County Sheriff

Tommie Johnson III defeated Wayland Cubit in the general election for Oklahoma County Sheriff on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tommie Johnson III (R)	52.8	153,622
		Wayland Cubit (D)	47.2	137,271

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 290,893
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma County Sheriff

Tommie Johnson III defeated incumbent P.D. Taylor in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma County Sheriff on August 25, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tommie Johnson III	60.2	28,568
		P.D. Taylor	39.8	18,869

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 47,437
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oklahoma County Sheriff

Wayland Cubit defeated Virgil Green in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma County Sheriff on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Wayland Cubit	62.4	41,069
		Virgil Green	37.6	24,776

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 65,845
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma County Sheriff

Incumbent P.D. Taylor and Tommie Johnson III advanced to a runoff. They defeated Mike McCully in the Republican primary for Oklahoma County Sheriff on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		P.D. Taylor	48.3	29,452
✔		Tommie Johnson III	33.0	20,119
	Submit photo	Mike McCully	18.7	11,412

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 60,983
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Tommie Johnson III did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Tommie Johnson III completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. 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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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I grew up in SW OKC and still live there with my wife Amanda and my two sons. I am a graduate of U.S. Grant High School where I was an All-State Baseball Player.

I also played baseball at East Central University where I earned my Bachelor's Degree. My Law Enforcement career began at the University of Oklahoma Police Department. In 2015 I joined the Norman Police Department, where I am currently a Master Police Officer. I grew up in Antioch Baptist Church & I am currently a member of the Fifth Street Baptist Church. I am a member of and have attended the J. Rufus Fears Program for Conservative Studies at the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs. Last Year I was able to testify before a Capitol committee in support of safety legislation and appeared in a safety video for the State Department of Education. In my spare time I volunteer as the Republican Party Chairman for my Precinct, a youth sports coach and as a mentor for at risk youth in local Elementary schools.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Safer Communities
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Community Partnerships

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about Criminal Justice Reform and building a better relationship with the community.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

This position is the highest Law Enforcement in Oklahoma County. It is unique in the aspect that Oklahoma County is 718 square miles. It covers Urban areas as well as many Rural areas. There is a unique balance required in providing law enforcement presence in all areas.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I think people are tired of being lied to and their elected officials not doing what they say they are going to do. So I think honesty and follow through are most important.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

In order to have a fresh perspective, sometimes you need people who have leadership skills and law enforcement experience, but who have a new way of looking at things and understand that the same old way of doing things is not working. People who have never been in government or politics often have a refreshing way of looking at things and have new ideas on how to make things work better. They understand they answer to their constituents and that the relationship with the community is very important.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Adaptability, New & Fresh Perspective, Motivator of Change , Fiscal Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Critical Thinking Skills, Communication/Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solver, Management Skills, Leadership Skills, Good Judgment, Good Listener, Social Perceptiveness, Law Enforcement Knowledge,

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• NONDOC, "Meet the Oklahoma County Sheriff primary candidates," June 17, 2020

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