Ralph Johnson (North Carolina)
Ralph C. Johnson was a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 58 from 2014 to his death on March 15, 2016. He died after suffering from his second stroke in less than a month.[1]
Biography
Johnson earned a degree in Marketing from North Carolina A&T State University. His professional experience included working in the field of home improvements.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety |
| • Education - Universities |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs |
| • Judiciary IV |
| • Public Utilities |
| • State Personnel |
Campaign themes
2014
In an article with News & Record, Johnson highlighted the following issues:[2]
Environment
- Excerpt: "Unfortunately with all the cuts to DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources), this was allowed to happen. Strict enforcement to lakes and streams should be a priority. Duke Power, a $50 billion company was given a fine of $99,000 and no reponsibility [sic] for the cleanup before the federal government stepped in. Make companies accountable."
Medicaid
- Excerpt: "Should North Carolina expand Medicaid coverage? Why or why not?: Yes they should because it is very easy for someone who has health care in the General Assembly to reject Medicaid coverage. Members of the General Assembly are given free health care paid by taxpayers. If we cancel this perk it would save the taxpayers $7 million over 10 years."
Voter reform
- Excerpt: "Are there parts of the 2013 voter reform that you would change?: Voter ID. I have not seen or heard of massive voter fraud. When you file as a new voter, a registration card is sent to you that has all the information that can be checked at the precinct.That is your ID. It’s a felony to use someone’s name to vote."
Education
- Excerpt: "North Carolina is 46th in teacher pay. What’s the best way for North Carolina to improve teacher pay?: Change the tax code. Teachers and children are an investment into our future. There are many companies that are not paying their fair share of taxes to North Carolina. We are losing many of our teachers to other states. Giving the top 25 percent $500 for their tenure is an insult."
Gun reform
- Excerpt: "Do you think any other firearm law reforms are needed?: Yes. When the law states that you can bring a gun to a park, bar, a place of worship, there is a need of reform. I am for the Second Amendment rights. but too often people are killed in bars, parks and places of worship."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.[3] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[4]
Amos Quick ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 58 general election.[5][6]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 58 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Amos Quick (unopposed) | |
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||
Amos Quick defeated incumbent Ralph Johnson in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 58 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 58 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Amos Quick |
71.48% | 9,588 | |
| Democratic | Ralph Johnson Incumbent | 28.52% | 3,826 | |
| Total Votes | 13,414 | |||
2014
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Ralph Johnson defeated Tigress McDaniel, Dan Koenig and Kerry Graves in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ralph Johnson |
42.6% | 2,889 |
| Kerry Graves | 30.2% | 2,047 |
| Dan Koenig | 22.7% | 1,540 |
| Tigress McDaniel | 4.6% | 311 |
| Total Votes | 6,787 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from April 25 through July 1.
- Civitas Action: 2016 Full Rankings
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters: 2016 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
- N.C. Values Coalition: 2016 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
- The American Conservative Union: 2016 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2015
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In 2015, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 14 through September 30.
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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Ralph + Johnson + North + Carolina + House"
See also
- North Carolina House of Representatives
- House Committees
- General Assembly of North Carolina
- North Carolina state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ newsobserver.com, "NC Rep. Ralph Johnson of Greensboro dies following stroke," accessed March 16, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 www.news-record.com, "Meet the District 58 candidates," accessed April 21, 2014
- ↑ The primary for U.S. congressional elections was rescheduled to June 7, 2016, following legal challenges to North Carolina's district maps. State races were unaffected.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Filing," accessed December 22, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election results lookup," accessd December 21, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official Primary Election Results For 2014," accessed June 12, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Alma Adams (D) |
North Carolina House - District 58 January 1, 2015-March 15, 2016 |
Succeeded by Chris Sgro (D) |
