DJ Johnson

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DJ Johnson

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth November 2, 1957 (Age: 68)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

DJ Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and military science from Western Kentucky University. He began his career in the US Army, where he served as a commissioned officer until 1990, achieving the rank of captain. Johnson has experience in both the public sector and education, currently serving as an educator. His military background includes earning the master parachutist badge and being inducted into the Order of Saint Barbara.

Political Ideas

DJ Johnson's political identity is marked by a blend of military discipline and community-focused education, creating a unique ideological stance. His background as a commissioned officer and educator suggests a highly localized approach to governance, emphasizing regional interests and personal accountability. Johnson's legislative record indicates an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a calculated strategy to protect industrial interests. His rhetoric likely combines a principled stance with a pragmatic adaptability, drawing from both military precision and educational outreach.

Campaigns
2024: Kentucky State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2024 Kentucky House of Representatives 13th district election

13,913 votes (100.00%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Health & Family Services
Member
Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs
Chair
Natural Resources & Energy
Member
State Government
Member
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Member
State Government
Co-Chair
Natural Resources & Energy
Member
Health & Family Services
Member
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Member
Public Pension Oversight Board
Member
2022: Kentucky State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Kentucky House of Representatives 13th district election

8,387 votes (63.30%)

Win
2020: Kentucky State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

District 13

9,485 votes (53.70%)

Win
2018: Kentucky State House of Representatives

Election History

2018 Kentucky's 13th House of Representatives district election

6,318 votes (50.00%)

Loss

Winner: Jim Glenn