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Victor Johnson
Victor Johnson (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 50. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Victor Johnson was born in Washington, D.C. He served in the U.S. Army from 1974 to 1995. He earned an associate degree from the State University of New York and a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York. His career experience includes working as a supervisory special agent, a college courses teacher, and a certified fraud examiner and owning a computer forensics consulting firm. Johnson has been affiliated with the American Legion and the Lions Club.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent James Talarico defeated Victor Johnson and Ted Brown in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 50 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Talarico (D)  | 76.8 | 36,881 |
 | Victor Johnson (R) | 20.2 | 9,718 | |
 | Ted Brown (L) | 2.9 | 1,392 | |
| Total votes: 47,991 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent James Talarico defeated David Alcorta in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 50 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Talarico | 78.5 | 9,117 |
 | David Alcorta | 21.5 | 2,497 | |
| Total votes: 11,614 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 50
Victor Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 50 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Victor Johnson | 100.0 | 2,396 |
| Total votes: 2,396 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 50
Ted Brown advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 50 on March 12, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Ted Brown (L) |
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Victor Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. 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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- Parental Rights - Parents should be free to choose the school their children attend and to be sure that the children will receive a great education. Public schools must be transparent about their curriculums and no teacher should ever try to hide what they teach.
- Ensure Public Safety - Those that choose to commit crimes must be held accountable. Our children must be able to safely walk our own streets and neighborhoods. I believe reform is possible for those committing minor crimes who are able to successfully complete alternative justice programs. We must restore faith in our law enforcers and justice system.
- Ensure a Strong Economy - We must never again close our businesses, our churches, or deprive people of the opportunity to earn and support their families. I will stop the distortion of the economy caused by the government give aways to big business and special interests.
Immigration is a great concern to me. There are people in this world that truly need our support and they should receive it. But that is not what is happening at the borders of our country now. There are bad people that make millions smuggling drugs, weapons, and people into this country. They drag women and children through the deserts and many die needlessly. Over 150,000 people came across the Texas border in January, enough to populate Austin in 7 months. People that take our jobs, our social benefits, and our healthcare. We must improve the immigration process.
I admire Chester Nimitz for his leadership. He had the ability to make those around him comfortable in their ability to share ideas, which he then blended to the perfect strategy. He had the ability to correct flaws without humiliating the person, thereby shaping stronger future leaders.
I firmly believe a representative must be intent on listening to and respecting the views of those who elect him. Others may voice opinions and offer suggestions as to how or why a piece of legislation should be enacted or rejected, but the views of your electors must inform your decisions.
An elected official must believe in transparent government, for it is the people's government. If a policy or an action must be hidden from view, concealed from the eyes of the public there must be the presumption that it is disreputable. I pledge to be open and honest in my representation of the citizens of my district.
An elected official is put in office to fight for what is right for his district, for his state. He must stand firm and honestly represent his people to the best of his ability.
I actively seek the opinions of interested stakeholders and others, then synthesize a successful policy that incorporates the best of all.
It wasn't long after that Selma happened and George Wallace used his police to try to crush the movement. Then came the King assassination and Bobby Kennedy.
I was in high school when the 101st Airborne lined the bridge into D.C.
My first real job was the United States Army, where I served for 21 years. I grew up in the Army, learned my strengths and weaknesses. It was there that I learned the leadership skills I have today. I lived, worked, trained, and fought with people from all walks of life, many countries, and skin colors. We all relied on each other. We all cared for each other.
This country has started to elect dynastic politicians and that is a horrible trend. Just because a relative held a political office does not mean that the person would be a good or even a competent legislator.
When elected I intend to sponsor legislation that requires that any declaration of emergency powers, signed by the governor, must contain a mandatory call for a special session within 15 days of the signing. The legislature, if not then in session, will meet discuss and approve of actions that are allowed under the emergency powers.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 21, 2022
