Chad Johnson

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Chad Johnson


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist 22


Incumbent

No


Links

Chad Johnson websites FacebookXLinkedIn

EDUCATION

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, BS-Food and Resource Economics, 1993

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Levy County Farm Bureau, Past President, Florida Auctioneers Association

Past President, Dixie-Gilchrist-Levy Board of Realtors, Board of Directors

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

County Commissioner, Levy County, 2009-2014

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (9)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Florida Right to Life PAC

Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida

Stan McClain

Wilton Simpson

OTHER (6)

Florida Chamber of Commerce

Florida Realtors PAC

Florida Nurses Association PAC

Associated Industries of Florida

Bobby Schultz

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (9)

State Rep Chuck Clemons

State Rep Stan McClain

State Rep Bobby Payne

State Rep Ryan Chamberlin

State Senator Dennis Baxley

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Adam Putnam (2010)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2010)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Florida Justice Reform Institute (2024)

Florida Conservative Action Fund (2023)

Florida Conservative Leadership Fund (2023)

Florida First Forever (2023)

Florida Shines (2023)


QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Rape, Incest, Life of the Mother in danger

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

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

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

In Florida, as we have dramatically increased minimum wage at a faster rate than the inflation index, it has made it more difficult for small businesses to retain or hire employees. As much as possible, wages need to be determined by the free market.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Never

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

Option C

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Never


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Israel is the most important ally to the United States in the Middle East. The relationship needs to be carefully maintained by any administration.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian, and I believe that the Judeo-Christian values that undergird the foundation of our nation must be respected and preserved.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

There will always be racist people and debates about how much racism there is in society, but racism as a movement or a system does not threaten America's domestic security.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

Options A and C

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Natural gas and nuclear are the most reliable sources of energy in the USA. As we continue to grow as a nation, we need to focus more of our efforts in bringing more nuclear facilities online to strengthen the reliability of our national energy grid.


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To secure the peace and tranquility of our society and provide infrastructure for commerce such as roads, bridges, ports, etc

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?

Very Conservative


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Very few. Convicted felons lose their civil rights until they are restored, and gun ownership is one of those rights they lose. Other than that, we need to safeguard the liberty afforded by the Second Amendment to every law-abiding citizen.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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