Chelsea Johnson

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Chelsea Johnson

Democratic Party

Lancaster County Board of Commissioners District 4

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Roma Amundson

Prior offices

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 7

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Johnson-Brock High School

Bachelor's

Nebraska Wesleyan University, 2013

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Chelsea Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners in Nebraska, representing District 4. She assumed office on January 9, 2025. Her current term ends on January 4, 2029.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners to represent District 4 in Nebraska. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Chelsea Johnson graduated from Johnson-Brock High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2013. Her career experience includes working as a Community & Economic Development Specialist for the United State Department of Agriculture and as Deputy Director of Conservation Nebraska.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Lancaster County, Nebraska (2024)

General election

General election for Lancaster County Board of Commissioners District 4

Chelsea Johnson defeated David Russell in the general election for Lancaster County Board of Commissioners District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chelsea Johnson (D)	54.5	18,399
		David Russell (R)	45.5	15,332

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 33,731
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Chelsea Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Lancaster County Board of Commissioners District 4.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. David Russell advanced from the Republican primary for Lancaster County Board of Commissioners District 4.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Johnson in this election.

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Lancaster County, Nebraska (2020)

General election

General election for Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 7

Incumbent Chelsea Johnson won election in the general election for Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 7 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chelsea Johnson (Nonpartisan)	100.0	9,191

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,191
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Chelsea Johnson advanced from the primary for Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 7.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Chelsea Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. 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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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Chelsea Johnson. I am a 7th generation Nebraskan. I grew up on the family farm in Nemaha County and moved to Lincoln over 15 years ago to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University. I have served as a Community & Economic Development Specialist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and I have been Deputy Director of Conservation Nebraska for over ten years.

As Treasurer of the Lower Platte South NRD Board, I have experience budgeting responsibly while providing essential services our community relies on. For my entire tenure at the NRD, we have kept our budget stable and as Treasurer, I oversaw the greatest reduction in our tax levy in 15 years. I will apply this same commitment to fiscal responsibility as your County Commissioner.

I love our community and I believe we can make it an even better place to live. I’m concerned about the growing division we have in America today and the impacts it is having here locally. I’m concerned about the rising cost of living and how far too many of our seniors, families, and neighbors are struggling. As County Commissioner, I will work hard to bring people together to reduce our tax burden, make everyday necessities more affordable, and ensure our community is a safe and healthy place to live.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• My priority is to reduce our tax burden, make everyday necessities more affordable, and ensure our community is a safe place to live. As Treasurer of the Lower Platte South NRD, I made fiscal responsibility a number one priority while providing critical services our community relies on. I built bipartisan support for a stable budget and to substantially reduce our tax levy to keep more money in taxpayers’ pockets. I will use this same common-sense approach on the County Board.
• I’m running to bring people together around common sense solutions to make our community more safe and affordable. When Commissioner Amundson decided not to seek re-election, I was asked to run. I decided to do so because I care about our community. I am honored to be the only candidate endorsed by the Lincoln Police Union, Lincoln Firefighters Union, Nebraska Fraternal Order of the Police, AFL-CIO, and Republicans, including Commissioner Amundson, and Independents and Democrats across our community.
• Lancaster County is a great, growing community, but more and more people are struggling to get by. The cost of housing, healthcare, and childcare have all gone up and our families, friends, and neighbors are having a hard time affording the basics. I will work to protect the things we love about our community and make sure it's affordable for all.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Lower property taxes

Good paying jobs and economic opportunity
Public safety
Improved infrastructure

Affordable housing, childcare, and healthcare

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Having served as an elected official for almost eight years, I know that the most important qualities are listening, asking questions, treating others with respect, and working to find common ground. As a member of the Lower Platte South NRD Board and the Lincoln Electric System Board, I have worked with Republicans, Democrats, and Independents to keep costs low while providing the important services that people expect.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a very hard worker, a good listener, and I am passionate about learning and making sure that I gather as much information and insight as possible before making a decision. As County Commissioner, I will always have time for my community's concerns. I can be reached anytime at info@chelseaforlancaster.com

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Lincoln Police Union

Lincoln Firefighters Union
Nebraska Fraternal Order of the Police
Nebraska State AFL-CIO
State Senators Eliot Bostar, Anna Wishart, George Dungan, Jane Raybould
Former State Senators Matt Hansen, Adam Morfeld, Kate Bolz
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird
County Commissioners Roma Amundson, Rick Vest, Sean Flowerday, Christa Yoakum
Former State Senator and County Commissioner Kathy Campbell
Lower Platte South NRD Board Directors Bob Andersen, Deborah Eagan, Tom Green, Gary Hellerich, Don Jacobson, Christine Lamberty, Luke Peterson, Susan Seacrest, Mark Spangler, Ray Stevens, David Landis

Lincoln Electric System Directors Carl Eskridge, David Spinar, Lucas Sabalka, Karen Griffin

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2020

Chelsea Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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