Jake Johnson (politician)
American politician (born 1994)
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Jake Hunter Johnson is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives who has represented the 113th district (covering all or parts of Polk, Henderson, McDowell, and Rutherford counties) since 2019.[1]
Jake Johnson | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 113th district | |
| Assumed office August 2, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Cody Henson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 15, 1994 Saluda, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | University of North Carolina, Charlotte (BA) |
| Website | State House website Campaign website |
Early life and education
Early political career
Johnson became involved in politics during his college years.[2] At the age of 22, he was elected to the Polk County Board of Commissioners in 2016, becoming one of the youngest elected officials in North Carolina at the time and serving from December 5, 2016 to August 2, 2019.[4] After initially serving as the board's vice chairman, he was appointed chairman in December 2017.[5]
During his tenure, the board oversaw initiatives that included reductions in the county unemployment rate, pay increases for county employees, construction of a new law enforcement facility, and economic development efforts connected to the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games held at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring.[2]
Prior to his appointment to the House in 2019, Johnson was reported to be considering a run for Secretary of State in 2020.[6]
North Carolina House of Representatives
Johnson was appointed to the North Carolina House of Representatives in August 2019 to fill the unexpired term of Cody Henson in the 113th district.[7] He was elected to his first full term in 2020 and was subsequently re-elected in 2022 and 2024.[8][9][10]
In 2023, Johnson was appointed House Deputy Majority Whip.[11]
In October 2025, former House Majority Leader Mike Hager announced his intention to challenge Johnson in the Republican primary for the seat in 2026.[12] Johnson defeated Hager in the 2026 primary with over 60 percent of the vote.[13]
Professional career
Johnson works as a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Hendersonville, North Carolina.[2]
Personal life
Electoral history
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jake Johnson (incumbent) | 34,467 | 66.68% | |
| Democratic | Michelle Antalec | 17,223 | 33.32% | |
| Total votes | 51,690 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jake Johnson (incumbent) | 27,267 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 27,267 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jake Johnson (incumbent) | 7,585 | 65.08% | |
| Republican | David Rogers (incumbent) | 4,069 | 34.92% | |
| Total votes | 11,654 | 100% | ||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jake Johnson (incumbent) | 30,367 | 59.59% | |
| Democratic | Sam Edney | 20,596 | 40.41% | |
| Total votes | 50,963 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jake Johnson | 6,370 | 22.19% | |
| Republican | Myron L. Yoder | 5,913 | 20.60% | |
| Republican | Tommy W. Melton | 5,569 | 19.40% | |
| Democratic | Penny Padgett | 3,868 | 13.47% | |
| Democratic | Rhonda Lewis | 3,726 | 12.98% | |
| Democratic | Russell A. Mierop | 3,261 | 11.36% | |
| Total votes | 28,707 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jake Johnson | 2,032 | 26.17% | |
| Republican | Tommy W. Melton | 1,778 | 22.89% | |
| Republican | Myron L. Yoder | 1,590 | 20.47% | |
| Republican | John Dennis Hill | 1,221 | 15.72% | |
| Republican | Josh Denton | 1,145 | 14.74% | |
| Total votes | 7,766 | 100% | ||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Keith Holbert | 787 | 27.24% | |
| Republican | Shane Bradley | 740 | 25.61% | |
| Republican | Teddy (Ted) Owens | 731 | 25.30% | |
| Republican | Jake Johnson | 631 | 21.84% | |
| Total votes | 11,654 | 100% | ||
Committee assignments
2025-2026 session
Standing or Select Committees:[21]
- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations, Capital and Information Technology (Chair)
- Commerce and Economic Development (Vice Chair)
- Education - K-12
- Helene Recovery (Vice Chair)
- Oversight and Reform (Chair)
- Oversight (Chair)
- Wildlife Resources
2023-2024 session
Standing or Select Committees:[22]
- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations - Information Technology (Chair)
- Banking
- Commerce (Vice Chair)
- Education - K-12
- Oversight and Reform (Chair)
- Wildlife Resources
2021-2022 session
Standing or Select Committees:
- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations - Information Technology (Chair)
- Commerce (Vice Chair)
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Regulatory Reform
- UNC BOG Nominations