Octavia Johnson

Republican | Virginia

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Octavia Johnson


Party

Republican


Election Year

2021


Election

Republican Primary


Race

Governor


Incumbent

No


Links

Octavia Johnson websites
Octavia Johnson phones

EDUCATION

(Candidate did not provide)

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Roanoke Valley Republican Women, President, Roanoke City Republican Committee

Son of God Ministry (Women Ministry Leader)

Salvation Army, Rescue Mission

Habitat for Housing

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Sheriff, 2006-2013

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

House of Delegates, 2014

Race

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Bob Goodlatte (2008)

Dominion Leadership Trust (2014)

Ken Cuccinelli (2009)

State Republican Party Organizations (2008)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (14)

Bob Goodlatte (2013)

Brenda Pogge (2014)

Charles D. Poindexter (2014)

Dominion Leadership Trust (2014)

Good Fund (2014)


OTHER INFORMATION

2021 Restore Virginia Now Candidate Survey

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

When both lives are at risk.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.

Strongly Disagree

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Education, entrepreneurship and vocational training.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Provide jobs, by the much needed, maintenance of our state infrastructure.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.

Strongly Agree

Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Did not answer


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Strongly Disagree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Agree

Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.

Strongly Agree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

To thwart the raging ambition of men to control the will of others.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. It is my desire and aspiration to live my life by the Word of God, the Bible. I want to walk it out everyday.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

The policies and procedures I instituted at the Roanoke City Sheriff's Office.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

My life experiences and my vision for this great Commonwealth qualify me to be Governor of Virginia.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

electoctaviajohnson@yahoo.com / 540-985-9126

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I have a heart for the people, the citizens of Virginia. I want the whole state to THRIVE!


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support the death penalty.

Neutral

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

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