Travis Johnson (Georgia)
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Travis Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 14. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Travis Johnson was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He earned an undergraduate degree in April 2005 after studying at Voorhees College, South Carolina State University, and Reinhardt University. His professional experience includes working as a territory sales representative. Johnson has served as a member of the Reinhardt University Alumni Board of Governors and as a member of Reinhardt University's President's Advisory Council.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Georgia State Senate District 14
Incumbent Bruce Thompson defeated Travis Johnson in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 14 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bruce Thompson (R) | 70.0 | 66,534 |
 | Travis Johnson (D)  | 30.0 | 28,505 | |
| Total votes: 95,039 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 14
Travis Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 14 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Travis Johnson | 100.0 | 9,303 |
| Total votes: 9,303 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- William Schenck (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 14
Incumbent Bruce Thompson advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 14 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bruce Thompson | 100.0 | 23,306 |
| Total votes: 23,306 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Travis Johnson 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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I am running for State Senate in Georgia's District 14. I strive to be a leader who others can rely on and trust. My team and I are working diligently to launch a campaign that will bring love, respect, and integrity back into politics. I simply want to apply those same principles into the political atmosphere, and to be a voice of the people! For me, it's just that simple as I will strive you use that voice to represent the people, every single one of them!
- Equality
- Foster care
- Environment
I am personally interested in equality for everyone that does not exclude anyone. I am also very passionate about the foster care system as well as the environment.
I am a person who is guided by my faith, which teaches me that I am only required to love, not judge but respect and commit to those principles. Everyone deserves love, and I would like to use this love and respect to be a voice of the people. I look up to anyone walks in love and commits to living a life of integrity and respect.
I believe the most important characteristics of an elected official are compassion, respect, and integrity. This is why I approach every situation, every encounter, and every conversation beginning with compassion, which are followed by actions and decisions that reflect respect and integrity 100% of the time!
I simply believe in leading by example in a manner that reflects love, compassion, respect and integrity. These are qualities that I live by, but most importantly, are qualities that officeholders should not turn off and on at their convenience.
I believe the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office is to simply be a voice of the people, ALL of them! Also, this elected official must legislate in a manner that reflects the people they represent in a non-partisan manner. As a candidate and voter, I just want my elected officials to pass legislation that does what is right for the people.
The legacy I want to leave and will leave is simple. I want to be a person who was known for being intentional in doing what's right on purpose.
I was in college when the events of "911" unfolded. I was sitting in the lobby of the dorm where I stayed with the other athletes. I was approximately 21 years old and I remember just being in complete and total shock, as was everyone else.
My very first job was as a cashier at McDonald's while in high school. I worked there until I graduated and went off to college.
My favorite fictional character of all time is "Ben Matlock" who was played a trial lawyer by actor Andy Griffith. Matlock was very strategic, but compassionate and was a man of integrity who did not waiver from those principles regardless of the circumstances.
Whitney Houston "I Have Nothing"
This song sticks in my head as the singer described how she had nothing if she did not have love. I truly believe that, and everyone is entitled to love.
This song sticks in my head as the singer described how she had nothing if she did not have love. I truly believe that, and everyone is entitled to love.
My life of service has led me to care too much in some cases. I have the heart and compassion to want to help and assist everyone in every situation. This is both physically and emotionally draining, and I am learning to better pace myself and to be more strategic about how I will serve the community and when it is necessary, as well as when it is not.
The most important difference between the legislative chambers in my state is that the budget and raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives in Georgia.
I believe it's beneficial for lawmakers to have previous experience to have achieved goals in working with people with whom they have different backgrounds. This shows that they can work across the isles in successful communication.
Continuing to provide and improve necessary services while meeting our state constitution rule of balancing our budget, especially in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic.
A close professional relationship that is not antagonist that works together to do the most good for the most people.
Yes, I do believe is absolutely beneficial to build relationships with other legislators. Regardless of what side of the isle a legislator is on, they are in place and are supposed to represent the people, all of them. Not only is building these relationships beneficial, it is necessary to be a true representative of the people. Our legislators owe us that much, and I would go out of my way to do just that.
Yes. I would want to be a part of committees that work to improve resources and support for children in the foster care system.
Senator Nikema Williams, because of her bravery and devotion to standing up for what's right.
I do not know what the future will hold, but I believe becoming a State Senator is a start in my life and career of service.
As a candidate, I was doing some "call-time" and got the opportunity to speak to an elderly resident who stated that in her entire lifetime, she had never heard from a candidate, and has certainly never heard from an elected official, and that she really appreciated my call . I was able to briefly share my platform topics, and then listen. The listening was the most import part of our conversation in my opinion, which gave me the opportunity to take a pulse of the people. After I thanked her for taking the time to speak with me, I immediately became sad in knowing t that this woman had lived her entire life and she had never heard from anyone. I was sadly disappointed, because in my opinion, both our candidates and elected officials have failed this woman. The same way I picked up the phone to call her, so could have someone else. How do we represent the people if we're not talking to them?
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 19, 2020
Current members of the Georgia State Senate
Leadership
Majority Leader:Jason Anavitarte
Minority Leader:Harold Jones
Senators
District 1
Ben Watson (R)
District 2
Derek Mallow (D)
District 3
Mike Hodges (R)
District 4
Billy Hickman (R)
District 5
Sheikh Rahman (D)
District 6
Matt Brass (R)
District 7
District 8
Russ Goodman (R)
District 9
Nikki Merritt (D)
District 10
Emanuel Jones (D)
District 11
Sam Watson (R)
District 12
Freddie Sims (D)
District 13
Carden Summers (R)
District 14
Josh McLaurin (D)
District 15
Ed Harbison (D)
District 16
Marty Harbin (R)
District 17
Gail Davenport (D)
District 18
John Kennedy (R)
District 19
Blake Tillery (R)
District 20
Larry Walker (R)
District 21
Vacant
District 22
Harold Jones (D)
District 23
Max Burns (R)
District 24
Lee Anderson (R)
District 25
Ricky Williams (R)
District 26
David Lucas (D)
District 27
Greg Dolezal (R)
District 28
Donzella James (D)
District 29
Randy Robertson (R)
District 30
Tim Bearden (R)
District 31
Jason Anavitarte (R)
District 32
Kay Kirkpatrick (R)
District 33
Michael Rhett (D)
District 34
Kenya Wicks (D)
District 35
Jason Esteves (D)
District 36
Nan Orrock (D)
District 37
Ed Setzler (R)
District 38
Rashaun Kemp (D)
District 39
Sonya Halpern (D)
District 40
Sally Harrell (D)
District 41
Kim Jackson (D)
District 42
Brian Strickland (R)
District 43
Tonya Anderson (D)
District 44
Elena Parent (D)
District 45
Clint Dixon (R)
District 46
Bill Cowsert (R)
District 47
Frank Ginn (R)
District 48
Shawn Still (R)
District 49
Drew Echols (R)
District 50
Bo Hatchett (R)
District 51
Steve Gooch (R)
District 52
Chuck Hufstetler (R)
District 53
Colton Moore (R)
District 54
Chuck Payne (R)
District 55
Randal Mangham (D)
District 56
John Albers (R)
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