Jake Johnson

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Jake Johnson

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jake Johnson, raised on a farm in Polk County, was the first in his family to attend college. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in political science and a minor in economics. Early in his career, Johnson was elected to the Polk County Board of Commissioners, where he led several initiatives, including economic development and infrastructure projects. He later transitioned to the North Carolina House of Representatives, where he was appointed to the 113th district and subsequently elected to multiple terms. Concurrently, Johnson works as a real estate agent, leveraging his local market knowledge.

Political Ideas

Jake Johnson blends a staunch pro-life stance with a free-market economic philosophy, advocating for lower taxes and minimal regulations to spur entrepreneurial growth. His support for local control in education juxtaposes his advocacy for teacher pay raises, suggesting a nuanced approach to public policy. Despite his conservative economic views, Johnson’s legislative record reveals an unexpected alignment with opposing factions on environmental regulations, hinting at a strategic safeguarding of regional industrial interests.

Campaigns
2024: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 113th district general election, 2024

34,467 votes (66.68%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
Vice Chair
Appropriations, Capital and Information Technology
Chair
Commerce and Economic Development
Vice Chair
Education - K-12
Member
House Select Committee on Helene Recovery
Vice Chair
House Select Committee on Oversight and Reform
Chair
Oversight
Chair
Wildlife Resources
Member
Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations
Member
Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee
Advisory Member
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Information Technology
Co-Chair
Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee
Member
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
Advisory Member
2022: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 113th district general election, 2022

27,267 votes (100.00%)

Win

North Carolina House of Representatives 113th district Republican primary election, 2022

7,585 votes (65.08%)

Win
2020: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 113th district general election, 2020

30,367 votes (59.59%)

Win