Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 candidate surveys, 2022
This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.
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General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent D.J. Johnson defeated Michael Johnson in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | D.J. Johnson (R) | 63.3 | 8,387 | |
Michael Johnson (D) | 36.7 | 4,870 |
Total votes: 13,257 | ||||
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|Michael Johnson (D)
I have an unrelenting work ethic that motivates me to stay the course of the task at hand until the job is done!
I Love Kentucky and I Love the People of Kentucky and I just want Owensboro and Daviess County and the State of Kentucky to be the best it can be!
D.J. Johnson (R)
Of the brief list of priorities i noted above, one of the most critical areas is education. And when we say education, we are talking about everything from pre-K through ongoing adult education opportunities. I am on the Greater Owensboro Partnership for Early Childhood Development. I work closely with the Superintendents of both the DCPS and OPS school systems. I am working closely with the Owensboro Community Technical college on projects such as GOFAME and the Commonwealth West Healthcare Workforce Innovation Center. The Workforce Innovation Center will be based in Owensboro, and will revolutionize healthcare training. I also teach Government at Grace Christian Academy in Owensboro.
We have made great strides in improving Kentucky since I first became your Representative in 2017. We have lowered your personal income taxes. We have balanced our state budget. We have begun the methodical process of modernizing our ancient tax code. We have strengthened our individual protections from an overly intrusive state government. We have begun the critical process of modernizing our education system. We have created a business environment that has resulted in an unprecedented wave of economic growth, and high-paying jobs. In short, we have put Kentucky on the course to achieving that goal of being the best place to live in America. I intend to continue that work for as long as I am your Representative.
Michael Johnson (D)
Education
Judicial Reform
Economy
Workforce Development
AgricultureD.J. Johnson (R)
I am passionate about giving every Kentucky citizen the opportunity to reach the highest levels of achievement that they want. This starts with eliminating every state law, rule and regulation that hinders people from succeeding. Reducing government interference in our lives will be a key priority for me in the next term.
I am passionate about allowing you to keep more of your hard-earned money. I will stand firm on no tax increases, and will hold fast to the plan to reduce the personal state income tax rate to 0% in the next 8 years.
I am passionate about providing each of us a safe and secure community in which to live. I have always supported our law-enforcers and first-responders, and always will. I am currently working with local prosecutors, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel to review any changes to state law that will improve our safety.
I am passionate about education. As detailed above, I will always work to improve education from childhood to adulthood.Michael Johnson (D)
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D.J. Johnson (R)
2. As I have said multiple times above, safety and security will always be a priority. We must continue to strive for a balance between personal freedom and community safety. It will never be easy, but it must be done.
3. Effective education policies must be developed. For decades, Kentucky has lagged behind other states in this area. We must review how we do education and modernize our procedures with the best interest of each and every student as the very top priority.Michael Johnson (D)
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I picked State Government because it deals with the widest spectrum of issues across the Commonwealth. I picked Local Government because I felt it would best allow me to interact with our city and county governments. I picked Economic Development because I consider that one of the most critical aspects of state government's involvement in our daily lives.
I picked Energy and Natural Resources because of the large presence of both in our region.D.J. Johnson (R)
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