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Travis Johnson (Minnesota)
Travis Johnson (Republican Party) (also known as Bull) ran for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 1B. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 13, 2024.
Biography
Travis Johnson was born in Houma, Louisiana. Johnson's professional experience includes working as a small holding farmer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1991 to 2018. Johnson earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland in 2008, a graduate degree from American Military University in 2011, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesta - Crookston in 2020.[1]
Johnson has been affiliated with Eagles Club, Knights of Columbas, DAV, and VFW.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1B
Steve Gander defeated Mike Christopherson in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1B on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steve Gander (R) | 67.2 | 13,939 |
 | Mike Christopherson (D)  | 32.7 | 6,791 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 20,744 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Mike Christopherson advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Steve Gander advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1B.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Travis Johnson (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Johnson in this election.
2022
See also: Minnesota's 7th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Minnesota District 7
Incumbent Michelle Fischbach defeated Jill Abahsain and Travis Johnson in the general election for U.S. House Minnesota District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michelle Fischbach (R) | 66.9 | 204,766 |
 | Jill Abahsain (D) | 27.6 | 84,455 | |
 | Travis Johnson (Legal Marijuana Now Party) | 5.4 | 16,421 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 224 | ||
| Total votes: 305,866 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 7
Jill Abahsain defeated Alycia Gruenhagen in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 7 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jill Abahsain | 59.0 | 14,352 |
 | Alycia Gruenhagen | 41.0 | 9,972 | |
| Total votes: 24,324 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mark Lindquist (D)
- Reed Olson (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 7
Incumbent Michelle Fischbach advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 7 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Fischbach | 100.0 | 59,429 |
| Total votes: 59,429 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Annette Watson (R)
Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election
Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 7
Travis Johnson advanced from the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 7 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Travis Johnson | 100.0 | 509 |
| Total votes: 509 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Travis Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Travis Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. 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 fiscally conservative and socially liberal, I believe in letting people live their lives as long as they are not hurting someone or infringing on their rights.
- Veteran suicides have been steady for over 20 years, in that time every elected official (that I found) has campaigned on addressing veteran issues, an in that time my brothers and sisters continue to die by their own hand. This issue is of the highest priority to me. As a rule, I hate to spend the taxpayer’s money, this is one issue I will make an exception for, that may mean thinking outside the box.
- End the war on drugs and decriminalize marijuana use. The war on drugs has gone the same as the war on drinking in the 20s, it has not effected usage while stigmatizing people and making criminal elements rich on the black market profits. It has filled our jails with non-violent offenders and released them with little to no hope of landing a job so that they end up right back in jail. I would like to see most of these prisoners released with the savings realized from less prison population used to address addiction. It is time to treat drug addiction as we do Alcohol and regulate it in the same way.
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Campaign website
Johnson's campaign website stated the following:
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DECREASE REGULATIONS TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS Excessive regulations make it hard for small businesses to survive, and compete. Regulations are often favored by large corporations, who can afford to abide by them, limiting competition from small businesses. Legislation-granting regulatory power to the executive branch needs to be narrowed, and include an expiration and renewal date. It is time for regulatory blank checks issued by congress to end.
Education requirements should be determined at a local level, by school boards, where parents can take part in the conversation. While this will continue to change along with the political party of any given administration, I would support the Bill introduced by U.S. Representative Massie to eliminate the Department of Education. It is the parents’ responsibility to oversee the education of their children, not the Government’s.
America’s large-scale food supply is vulnerable to interruption, as we quickly learned in 2020.The PRIME Act would allow small farmers and those raising livestock to sell direct-to-consumer without going through a federally inspected plant. America’s national security and quality of life depend on it. Free and fair trade systems should be maintained, and American exports allowed into new markets. Foreign subsidies put American products at a disadvantage. Regulations need to be eliminated and taxes lowered. Farms should be transferable to the next generation without the added financial burdens. My Stance on Agriculture In my district, farm policies are, for good reason, of great concern to voters. As a farmer and rancher myself, I am confident that my positions will resonate with the farming community here in Minnesota. As a matter of fact, I’m running under the only party whose main platform is centered around agriculture. Stop the War on Ag. There are some in congress, primarily from the progressive wing, who have labeled farming, and feeding the world as a danger to the climate. They push agendas and restrictions that farmers, and particularly smaller farmers, cannot adhere to causing them to lose their farms, leaving only large corporate farms. Stop the War on Energy. Educating the urban population is key. Farming is run primarily on diesel, fertilizer comes from natural gas, our crops are dried with propane, and hog barns are heated by gas. Inflating the prices on energy greatly reduces a farmer’s ability to feed the world. Electric farm equipment is expensive and not currently suitable for our needs. Stopping to charge a battery is not sustainable. Free Trade. President Trump used the U.S.’s position of “#1 importer in the world” as leverage to force acceptance and importation of all our agriculture products. No country calling itself our ally or trading partner should ever reject our corn, soy, or beef. Free trade means free trade. Legalize Hemp. I’m in talks with the University of Minnesota Crookston staff to create a feed research study for this high yield, drought resistant, low fertilizer product that could be our feed and fiber product of the future. Increase Markets and Profits. Reductions in USDA rules would allow for farm-to-table local sales and increased opportunities, especially for those raising livestock. With more and more processors using corporate owned animals the free-market for smaller livestock farmers is almost non-existent. Reduction in USDA rules would also give consumers more leverage to ensure they are getting the best product for the money. Many of us are aware of people who had to slaughter animals during COVID when processors shut down. Current regulations prevented local consumers from simply purchasing this meat, as opposed to wasting it. USDA reforms are required to encourage diversification of food processors and ensure food security, especially during major disasters. I am a “producers first” advocate. We need processors who are able to serve all, including local communities and smaller farmers. Population and Diversity. I believe that less government is better government. So, when should the government intervene? To increase markets, increasingly making a place for smaller, or specialty farms. We need a more diverse ag economy to support resilient vendor and co-op communities. I raise belted Galloway cattle, goats, and pasture raised hogs. While not the future of BIG ag, I have a market, as so many other small farmers. Diversity needs to be encouraged. Family farms have been shrinking. The giant processors and commodity giants can’t be our only voice in DC. Waters of the USA. Smaller government is good government. There will never be Waters of the USA if you want my vote on any ag or environmental bill. This is a gross overreach of the Federal Government. As a supporter of property rights I firmly believe that your land is your land. Nobody should force you to plant “carbon capture” crops, or limit your options, and profit. My loyalty lies with farmers and constituents of this district. If I had two calls waiting, one from ADM and the other from Lyon County Corn & Soy Growers, ADM will have to wait. The Farm Bill is the most important piece of legislation in the world. What comes of it is a deciding factor in whether or not we can make a living. I sat down with Collin Peterson to better understand the farm bill and will continue to seek out his assistance, and others along the way, while always listening to my constituents.
With the U.S. budget routinely topping out at a trillion dollars a year, we cannot afford to continue spending on foreign aid. Funding the UN should continue in order to protect our seat on the UN Security Council and our veto authority. Foreign aid cash should be halted. Foreign aid should be limited to food and technical expertise.
Income and property taxes are collected by threat of force. This runs contrary to the Non-Aggression Principle (NAP). Americans should keep more of their earned compensation. In lieu of income tax being used for roads and bridges, I’d like to see a national sales tax on non-food items implemented for this purpose. Federal spending should be limited to what is required by the constitution. We need a balanced budget. And, by all means, we need to stop borrowing against our children’s future.
Your property should be yours, and yours alone. Governmental property control should be severely limited, so long as you are not causing harm to another. I am against civil asset forfeiture and eminent domain, especially when it is used to benefit private companies. I would push for legislation that would restrict eminent domain’s public use clause to specify public infrastructure only.
The 2nd Amendment allows us the right to bear arms without infringement. It provides for our security, and is what keeps our Government honest. It was not added to the constitution to simply allow us to hunt, but to defend ourselves, our property, our rights, and our country.
Discrimination, in any form, is abhorrent and against the principles that this country was founded on. The Government should have no policy that discriminates against anyone for any reason.
America was formed by immigrants. We are the world’s melting pot, and celebrate that. Legally, immigrants should be able to come to the United States, but should not have to meet unreasonable standards to be allowed entrance. By reducing federal programs, the primary incentive to come to the United States would be to work for a better life, and that should be encouraged. For those who are already in the country, I would recommend a reasonable path towards legalization.
Twenty two (22). That is the number of Veterans that commit suicide every day. Twenty two of my brothers and sisters – EVERY DAY. Over 8,000 lives a year. Twenty two Veterans a day since 1999. I believe in small government, but basic obligations still need to be fulfilled. Our Veterans deserve better. We need to invest in veteran support groups, and ensure they get help they need without worrying about activating red flag laws. Funds meant to support vets should not go towards administrative costs or meeting regulatory requirements. Twenty two a day is twenty two too many. What I propose… Tricare (military medical insurance) should be offered to every Soldier leaving active duty. That coverage would include: mental health care (no copay), and coverage for any injury or illness documented in their medical records (reasonable copay). Veterans would be able to choose from any network provider, regardless of whether or not the VA has an approved disability claim. How would this be funded? The Medicare deduction for active-duty Soldiers, along with the contingency operations budget would be reallocated to this fund. Eliminate VA hospitals and use the funds from the sale of those properties. In theory, this would also reduce the number of VA disability claims.
The drug war has disproportionately filled our prisons with people of color. Fighting the drug war and maintaining prisons, for those who committed victimless crimes, ties up a lot of money. We need to remove the stigma from marijuana. It should be treated no differently than alcohol. Those with possession charges should have their records cleared so they can freely return to society. The growing of cannabis for home use should be allowed.
The United States needs a strong defense policy, and it is a responsibility of the Federal Government to provide for it. That said, I prefer Teddy Roosevelt's “speak softly and carry a big stick” approach. We should not be the world's policemen. We need to limit our troops overseas. Countries need to take responsibility for their own defense. Foreign military action should be cleared through congress, except in cases of an immediate threat. Any time we put our military in combat, the expense for that action lasts long after combat has ended. Our obligation to those troops will continue as long as they live. Loyalty deserves loyalty. LostType.com[2] |
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| —Travis Johnson's campaign website (2022)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 1, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Travis Johnson, “Issues,” accessed October 5, 2022
