Constance Johnson (Oklahoma)

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Constance Johnson
Image of Constance Johnson
Prior offices
Oklahoma State Senate District 48

Elections and appointments
Last election

June 18, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Pennsylvania, 1975

Graduate

Langston University, 2010

Ph.D

Larry Love University, 2019

Personal
Birthplace
Holdenville, Okla.
Religion
Protestant
Profession
Advocate
Contact

Constance Johnson (Democratic Party) was a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 48. She assumed office in 2005. She left office in 2014.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 48. She lost in the special Democratic primary on June 18, 2024.

Biography

Constance Johnson was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Johnson earned her B.A. in French from the University of Pennsylvania in 1975, a graduate degree from Langston University in 2010, and a Ph.D. from Larry Love University in 2019. Her professional experience includes working as a consultant and advocate.[1] Johnson has been affiliated with the NAACP, OK Coalition To Abolish The Death Penalty, Amnesty International, Democratic Socialists of America, Oklahoma Democratic Party Veterans Federation, and Oklahoma Democratic Party Disability Federation.[2]

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:

Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013
Appropriations
Energy
Finance
Health and Human Services
Rules

2011-2012

During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:

2009-2010

During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:

Elections

2024

See also: Oklahoma state legislative special elections, 2024

Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 48

Nikki Nice won election outright against Constance Johnson in the special Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 48 on June 18, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Nikki Nice
Nikki Nice
 
72.7
 
3,904
Image of Constance Johnson
Constance Johnson
 
27.3
 
1,468

Total votes: 5,372
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Governor of Oklahoma

Incumbent Kevin Stitt defeated Joy Hofmeister, Natalie Bruno, and Ervin Yen in the general election for Governor of Oklahoma on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kevin Stitt
Kevin Stitt (R)
 
55.4
 
639,484
Image of Joy Hofmeister
Joy Hofmeister (D)
 
41.8
 
481,904
Image of Natalie Bruno
Natalie Bruno (L) Candidate Connection
 
1.4
 
16,243
Image of Ervin Yen
Ervin Yen (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
1.4
 
15,653

Total votes: 1,153,284
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Oklahoma

Joy Hofmeister defeated Constance Johnson in the Democratic primary for Governor of Oklahoma on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Joy Hofmeister
Joy Hofmeister
 
60.7
 
101,913
Image of Constance Johnson
Constance Johnson Candidate Connection
 
39.3
 
65,894

Total votes: 167,807
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Oklahoma

Incumbent Kevin Stitt defeated Joel Kintsel, Mark Sherwood, and Moira McCabe in the Republican primary for Governor of Oklahoma on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kevin Stitt
Kevin Stitt
 
69.1
 
248,525
Image of Joel Kintsel
Joel Kintsel Candidate Connection
 
14.3
 
51,587
Image of Mark Sherwood
Mark Sherwood Candidate Connection
 
13.3
 
47,713
Image of Moira McCabe
Moira McCabe Candidate Connection
 
3.3
 
12,046

Total votes: 359,871
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Natalie Bruno advanced from the Libertarian primary for Governor of Oklahoma.

2018

See also: Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 2018

General election

General election for Governor of Oklahoma

Kevin Stitt defeated Drew Edmondson and Chris Powell in the general election for Governor of Oklahoma on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kevin Stitt
Kevin Stitt (R) Candidate Connection
 
54.3
 
644,579
Image of Drew Edmondson
Drew Edmondson (D)
 
42.2
 
500,973
Image of Chris Powell
Chris Powell (L) Candidate Connection
 
3.4
 
40,833

Total votes: 1,186,385
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Governor of Oklahoma

Kevin Stitt defeated Mick Cornett in the Republican primary runoff for Governor of Oklahoma on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kevin Stitt
Kevin Stitt Candidate Connection
 
54.6
 
164,892
Image of Mick Cornett
Mick Cornett
 
45.4
 
137,316

Total votes: 302,208
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Libertarian primary runoff election

Libertarian primary runoff for Governor of Oklahoma

Chris Powell defeated Rex Lawhorn in the Libertarian primary runoff for Governor of Oklahoma on August 28, 2018.


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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Oklahoma

Drew Edmondson defeated Constance Johnson in the Democratic primary for Governor of Oklahoma on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Drew Edmondson
Drew Edmondson
 
61.4
 
242,764
Image of Constance Johnson
Constance Johnson
 
38.6
 
152,730

Total votes: 395,494
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Oklahoma

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Oklahoma on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Mick Cornett
Mick Cornett
 
29.3
 
132,806
Image of Kevin Stitt
Kevin Stitt Candidate Connection
 
24.4
 
110,479
Image of Todd Lamb
Todd Lamb
 
23.9
 
107,985
Image of Dan Fisher
Dan Fisher
 
7.9
 
35,818
Image of Gary Jones
Gary Jones
 
5.6
 
25,243
Gary Richardson
 
4.0
 
18,185
Image of Blake Cowboy Stephens
Blake Cowboy Stephens
 
2.7
 
12,211
Christopher Barnett
 
1.2
 
5,240
Barry Gowdy
 
0.5
 
2,347
Eric Foutch
 
0.5
 
2,292

Total votes: 452,606
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for Governor of Oklahoma

Chris Powell and Rex Lawhorn advanced to a runoff. They defeated Joe Exotic in the Libertarian primary for Governor of Oklahoma on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Chris Powell
Chris Powell Candidate Connection
 
48.9
 
1,740
Rex Lawhorn
 
32.4
 
1,154
Image of Joe Exotic
Joe Exotic
 
18.7
 
664

Total votes: 3,558
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2014

See also: United States Senate special election in Oklahoma, 2014

Johnson ran in the 2014 special election for the U.S. Senate in Oklahoma to fill the seat of Tom Coburn. She lost to Republican James Lankford in the general election.[3] Johnson and Jim Rogers were the highest vote recipients in the June 24 Democratic primary. They faced off in the runoff primary on August 26, 2014, and Johnson emerged as the winner.[4][5] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

U.S. Senate, Oklahoma Special Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJames Lankford 67.9% 557,002
     Democratic Constance Johnson 29% 237,923
     Independent Mark Beard 3.2% 25,965
Total Votes 820,890
Source: Oklahoma State Election Board
U.S. Senate, Oklahoma Runoff Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngConnie Johnson 58% 54,728
Jim Rogers 42% 39,649
Total Votes 94,377
Source: Results via Associated Press
Note: Vote totals above are unofficial and will be updated once official totals are made available.
U.S. Senate, Oklahoma Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngConnie Johnson 43.8% 71,402
Green check mark transparent.pngJim Rogers 35.3% 57,557
Patrick Hayes 20.8% 33,908
Total Votes 162,867
Source: Results via Associated Press

Media

"Connie Johnson for US Senate."

Polls

Democratic primary
Poll Jim Rodgers Connie JohnsonPatrick Michael HayesUndecidedMargin of ErrorSample Size
SoonerPoll.com
May 5-10, 2014
9.4%9.2%9.2%76.3%+/-3.9631
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2010

See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2010

Johnson ran for re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate. She defeated Steven Davis, Mark P. Temple and Clyde E. Madden in the Democratic primary election on July 27, 2010. Johnson ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010. Vote totals were not reported.[6][7][8][9]

2006

See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2006

Johnson raised $60,562 for this campaign, in which she ran unopposed.[10][11]

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Candidate Connection

Constance Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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As a life-long Democrat, a 33+ year veteran of the legislative process, and Oklahoma's first African American/Indigenous woman US Senate nominee, I am running to be the 29th Governor of Oklahoma based on my proven track record of making a difference in the lives of everyday Oklahomans in the areas of education, good paying infrastructure jobs, health and mental health care delivery, criminal legal system reform and voter engagement. Born the daughter of educators, I am a University of Pennsylvania undergraduate and Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling Langston University graduate. Numerous issues that I championed during my legislative tenure, including several criminal legal system reform proposals and legalization of medical cannabis, have been approved by a vote of the people. As Governor I will continue using my knowledge to fix our broken systems and push forward toward the path of progress for all Oklahomans, but especially our children.
  • I will ensure sustainable funding in order to provide an educational system that enables each child to achieve to their highest potential. Equal access to a quality higher education is essential to our state's future, and we must discontinue the practice of saddling college graduates with insurmountable student loan debt.
  • Our states' economy can benefit from current federal infrastructure funding streams by creating good paying jobs related to roads and bridges construction, increased broadband access, improving waterways and systems, and providing funding equally throughout the state.,
  • Health and mental health are basic human rights. Broken delivery systems must be reevaluated for cultural competency and new programmatic features such as community health workers and community-based systems of care that also evaluate conditions in communities that hinder care such as food deserts, a lack of sidewalks and other physical activity outlets..
I am an ardent death penalty abolitionist. I have advocated against it based on cost, discrimination, ineffectiveness and the possibility of wrongful convictions. As a family member of a murder victim, I of ten speak about and promote forgiveness as the way to move on.

I successfully defended a woman's right to control her reproductive health choices via a 2012 Jon Stuart Daily Show skit entitled "Bro. Choice," a satirical highlighting of the duplicity of Oklahoma's policies that focus solely on the female's body and not the male's.

In 2014, following an election in which only 29% of the people voted, I developed a pop-up program called VEST (Voter Education Strategy Tips) to ensure that voters know who can vote, the strategy of applying to vote by mail, the usefulness of creating a plan to go vote, and creating a plan to take others to the polls. My team presents this program to dispensaries and other groups by request.
It is most important that an elected official listen to constituents, utilize her experience, wisdom and vision to create solutions that best meet the needs of all people.
TRUSTWORTHY
DEPENDABLE - WILL SAY WHAT I MEAN AND DO WHAT I SAY
An elected official's core responsibility is to represent and genuinely act on constituent interests and concerns.
A LEGACY OF PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST OVER PROFIT AND SPECIAL INTERESTS.
"THE MOTHER" PROVIDES AN IN DEPTH LOOK INTO THE PSYCHE AND COMMITMENT OF A MOTHER TO HER CHILDREN AND FAMILY.
Being governor means using authority to ensure service to all Oklahomans equally and fairly, with particular emphasis on inclusion and diversity.
Providing leadership in policy and funding decisions that support the issues addressed in the campaign platform.
I believe the governor's budget/work program is a contract with the people who voted to elect the governor. I will be found engaging in collaborative ways with the legislature to negotiate best possible outcomes for all Oklahomans.
I would use the power to ensure that funds are appropriately apportioned based on the governor's budget work program.
The ideal relationship is one of open, honest and respectful communication.
Oklahomans' "can do," pioneering and resilient spirit.
Transitioning from fossil fuel to clean energy sources.

Repairing the broken and corrupt criminal legal system.

Racial harmony.
The governor should be able to use emergency powers to protect the public health and safety

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Constance Johnson campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Oklahoma State Senate District 48Lost primary$15,007 $2,090
2022Governor of OklahomaLost primary$55,700 $65,036
2010Oklahoma State Senate, District 48Won $53,961 N/A**
2006Oklahoma State Senate, District 48Won $60,562 N/A**
Grand total$185,230 $67,126
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2014

In 2014, the 54th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 3 to May 23.

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2013


2012


2011

2016 Democratic National Convention

Personal

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Johnson has three children and currently resides in Holdenville, OK.[1]

See also


External links

Footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Facebook, "Biography of Sen. Constance Johnson," accessed May 23, 2014
  2. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 1, 2022
  3. Politico, "2014 Oklahoma Special Senate Election Results," accessed November 5, 2014
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  6. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Oklahoma Candidates for State Elective Office 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
  7. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Primary Election — July 27, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
  8. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Runoff Primary Election — August 24, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
  9. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results General Election — November 2, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
  10. Follow the Money, "Report on 2006 campaign contributions," accessed May 25, 2014
  11. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Unopposed Candidates Elected- 2006 General Election," accessed May 25, 2014
  12. Ballotpedia's list of superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention is based on our own research and lists provided by the Democratic National Committee to Vox.com in February 2016 and May 2016. If you think we made an error in identifying superdelegates, please send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.
  13. BernieSanders.com, "Publicly Committed Superdelegates," accessed May 13, 2016
  14. To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us at Federal@ballotpedia.org.
  15. Congressional Research Service, "The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions," December 30, 2015
  16. The New York Times, "Oklahoma Primary Results," March 1, 2016
  17. CNN, "Oklahoma Exit Polls," March 1, 2016
  18. 18.0 18.1 Democratic National Committee, "2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate/Alternate Allocation," updated February 19, 2016
  19. The Green Papers, "2016 Democratic Convention," accessed May 7, 2021
  20. Democratic National Committee's Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection, "Unpledged Delegates -- By State," May 27, 2016
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Preceded by
'
Oklahoma State Senate District 48
2005–2014
Succeeded by
Anastasia Pittman (D)


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