Jay Johnson
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jay Johnson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Bd. of Educ., Dist. 15
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, DDS, 1976
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, BS, 1973
WORK & MILITARY
Practiced Dentistry, Pampa, DDS, 1976-2018
AFFILIATIONS
M K Brown Foundation, Sec board of Director, J M Willingham Foundation
Pres Board of Directors, Gray/Pampa Foundation, Board Member
Pampa Youth and Community Cntr, Pres Board of Directors, Pampa Education Foundation
Founding member, Lions Club International, All offices
First Baptist Church, Twice served as Chairman of Deacons, American College of Dentists
Fellow, International College of Dentists, Fellow
Gideons International, member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Pampa ISD Trustee, 1995-2004;2011-2018
Pampa City Commission, 1982-1983
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Neal Blanton - Mayor of Graham, Texas
Lance DeFever - Mayor of Pampa. Texas
Dr Keven Ellis - Chair State Board of Education
Dr Matt Robinson - State Board of Education member
Audrey Young Ed D - State Board of Education member
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Ken King (2013)
Warren Chisum (2011)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Republican Women's Organizations (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
This Federalist article states "Johnson vetoed the application of Heritage Classical, a charter school inspired by Hillsdale College’s classical model and supported by a network of pro-America public charter schools that have been highly successful across the United States for decades. Johnson also voted to approve a charter for Essence Prepatory, which touted quotes from extremist racial grifter Ibram X. Kendi on its website."
**Article discovered after panel evaluations occurred.**
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am opposed to abortion
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am opposed to abortion
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
It is not the responsibility of the Federal government to be involved in public education. The state government [Texas] is required by it's constitution to provide public education for children through high school. Anything beyond the high school level is the responsibility of each individual.
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
It is not the responsibility of the Federal government to be involved in public education. The state government [Texas] is required by it's constitution to provide public education for children through high school. Anything beyond the high school level is the responsibility of each individual.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Choose not to answer
I agree with the explanation and definition of marriage in the Bible. Governments tend to confuse common sense responses
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Choose not to answer
I agree with the explanation and definition of marriage in the Bible. Governments tend to confuse common sense responses
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Strongly Disagree
Even if you are not a believer, the TEN COMMANDMENTS remain GOOD rules to live by!!
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Strongly Disagree
Even if you are not a believer, the TEN COMMANDMENTS remain GOOD rules to live by!!
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
Every state should mandate K-12 standardized tests and the use of teaching software which aligns with Common Core standards.
Strongly Disagree
Every state should mandate K-12 standardized tests and the use of teaching software which aligns with Common Core standards.
Strongly Disagree
Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.
Agree
Parents ARE the ultimate authority in their child's education, but parents must also be accountable that reasonable standards are met to insure their children receive an education.
Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.
Agree
Parents ARE the ultimate authority in their child's education, but parents must also be accountable that reasonable standards are met to insure their children receive an education.
Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Strongly Agree
Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Strongly Agree
I support the teaching of curricula (such as the 1619 Project, No Place for Hate, Second Step, etc.) that emphasizes slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
Strongly Disagree
I support the teaching of curricula (such as the 1619 Project, No Place for Hate, Second Step, etc.) that emphasizes slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe GOD is the Creator of all things. I believe in the Trinity. I believe Jesus Christ is the son of God. I believe Jesus Christ was born of a Virgin, Mary. I believe Jesus Christ was crucified, died on a cross and rose on Easter to extend the gift of eternal life to believers. I believe in Heaven and Hell.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe GOD is the Creator of all things. I believe in the Trinity. I believe Jesus Christ is the son of God. I believe Jesus Christ was born of a Virgin, Mary. I believe Jesus Christ was crucified, died on a cross and rose on Easter to extend the gift of eternal life to believers. I believe in Heaven and Hell.
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Strongly Agree
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Voting record 2021 Texas State Board of Education
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Voting record 2021 Texas State Board of Education
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What books have had the most profound impact on your view of life?
Did not answer
What books have had the most profound impact on your view of life?
Did not answer
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have served my local community for 16 years as trustee of local school board, city commissioner, several local foundations, Local Lions Club for 45 years and active in my local church.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have served my local community for 16 years as trustee of local school board, city commissioner, several local foundations, Local Lions Club for 45 years and active in my local church.
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Neutral
Teachers should be allowed to carry firearms in some situations with proper training and strict guidelines
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Neutral
Teachers should be allowed to carry firearms in some situations with proper training and strict guidelines
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school?
NO
Do you support mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school?
NO
I support mask mandates.
Strongly Disagree
I support mask mandates.
Strongly Disagree
