Liz Johnson (Georgia)

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Liz Johnson

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November 5, 2024

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Liz Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 12th Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Liz Johnson lives in Bulloch County, Georgia. Johnson's career experience includes owning two independent insurance agencies. She founded Women Win Elections, Queendom Builders, and the Ogeechee Federation of Democratic Women, and has volunteered with C.A.S.A. (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children), the Statesboro Regional Library Board, Habitat for Humanity, Willow Hill Heritage and Renaissance Center, the Statesboro Noon Lions Club, the Coalition for Minority Education, and Marvin Pittman PTO.

Elections

2024

See also: Georgia's 12th Congressional District election, 2024

Georgia's 12th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)

Georgia's 12th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Incumbent Rick Allen defeated Liz Johnson in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Allen (R)	60.3	205,849
		Liz Johnson (D)	39.7	135,417

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 341,266
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Liz Johnson defeated Daniel Jackson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Liz Johnson	59.0	23,358
		Daniel Jackson	41.0	16,238

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,596
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Dennis Myers (D)
• Rashaad Jones (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Incumbent Rick Allen advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Allen	100.0	49,806

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,806
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2022

See also: Georgia's 12th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Incumbent Rick Allen defeated Liz Johnson in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Allen (R)	59.6	158,047
		Liz Johnson (D)	40.4	107,148

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 265,195
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Liz Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Liz Johnson	100.0	44,537

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 44,537
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Incumbent Rick Allen advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Allen	100.0	81,151

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,151
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2020

See also: Georgia's 12th Congressional District election, 2020

Georgia's 12th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)

Georgia's 12th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Incumbent Rick Allen defeated Liz Johnson in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Allen (R)	58.4	181,038
		Liz Johnson (D)	41.6	129,061

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 310,099
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Donald Keller (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Liz Johnson defeated Dan Steiner in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Liz Johnson	83.6	48,685
		Dan Steiner	16.4	9,525

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 58,210
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Incumbent Rick Allen advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Allen	100.0	74,520

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 74,520
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2014

See also: Georgia down ballot state executive elections, 2014

Johnson ran for election to the office of Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner. Johnson won the Democratic nomination in the primary on May 20, 2014. She faced Republican incumbent Ralph Hudgens and Libertarian Ted Metz in the general election. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

Results

Primary election

Georgia Insurance Commissioner, Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Liz Johnson	69.9%	203,318
Keith Heard	30.1%	87,437
Total Votes		290,755
Election results via Georgia Secretary of State Election Results.

General election

Insurance Commissioner of Georgia, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Ralph Hudgens Incumbent	54.9%	1,382,551
	Democratic	Liz Johnson	41.7%	1,050,883
	Libertarian	Ted Metz	3.4%	86,427
Total Votes				2,519,861
Election results via Georgia Secretary of State

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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Campaign website

Johnson's campaign website stated the following:

“	FREEDOM Right to Vote – I stand firm against voter suppression in any of its many forms. Voter registration and our elections MUST be free, fair and easily accessible. Women's Freedom - It's the Freedom of Choice, the Right to Privacy, Protection and Equal Pay for me. Thus, I pledge to support and help protect: Reproductive Rights, Economic Justice, Ending Violence Against Women, Racial Justice, LGBTQIA+ Rights and ERA! Civil Rights and Liberties – I support the establishment and growth of programs that respect and protect our civil rights and liberties. We are a nation founded on the idea that we are ALL created equal. TOGETHER, we are to defend liberty and justice for all. SECURITY Health Security – I support quality healthcare for ALL. Everyone deserves treatment of illnesses AND preventative health care. Quality health care for ALL is feasible and achievable when we make it a priority. Safe Communities – I pledge to work with willing colleagues in Congress, and appropriate state and local officials for sensible gun reforms to keep us ALL safe. Security for Seniors and Veterans- Social Security and Medicare is a promise the U.S. made to its citizens. As your Congresswoman, I will fight to keep our promises and protect these valuable programs. Our Veterans deserve our highest respect and we must provide for their security at all levels of life. OPPORTUNITY Education – I pledge to work on behalf of EVERY child in EVERY community, parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, and universities to ensure our public schools are places of excellence and safe. Accessibility - I pledge support to the disabled community through accessibility and accommodation in our workplaces, schools and communities. Individuals with disabilities deserve equal access to employment, inclusive education and healthcare coverage regardless of diagnosis, marital status or income. Higher Wages, Benefits & Protection – I am committed to supporting legislation that focuses on an economy that works for ALL workers. Workers deserve living wages, workers benefits and protection. Marketplace – I pledge to help ensure that our marketplace takes good care of consumers, supports small businesses, family farms, and workers while fostering the spirit of entrepreneurship.	”
—Liz Johnson's campaign website (2022)

2020

Liz Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. 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.

Elizabeth "Liz" Johnson has lived in Georgia's 12th District since 1996. She has many years of business, political, and speaking experience and has launched several empowerment initiatives for women. For over 20 years, she has been an active member of the Georgia Democratic Party, and she has served in numerous county, state and national roles. Liz founded the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women (GFDW) Chapter of Bulloch County and was its President for three years. During that time, she was also the 2nd Vice President of the State Chapter. Liz is a proven leader in her community having been an officer or board member of numerous civic and community organizations.

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?

• I stand firm against voter suppression in any of its many forms. We must protect our fundamental right to vote. Voter registration and our elections must be fair and easily accessible to all.
• I am committed to supporting legislation that focuses on an economy that works for all. Workers in Georgia's 12th and across the U.S. deserve living wages and job benefits that allow them to meet basic needs, save and invest for retirement, and maintain a healthy balance between their working hours and family lives.
• I support access to quality healthcare for all. Regardless of a person's background, economic standing, or stage of life, everyone deserves access to treatment for illnesses and preventative health care. Quality health care for all is feasible and achievable when we come together and make it a priority.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a member of Congress, I will support plans for investing in the people. We can build a robust economy that flourishes in good times and withstands crisis when we empower people.
Healthcare is a human right. Everyone deserves the security that comes from affordable, quality healthcare. As we move to provide healthcare for all citizens, we need to keep these things in mind: 1) We must make sure that the 130 million Americans with pre-existing conditions are protected. We have over 40,000 children in Georgia's 12th District alone with pre-existing conditions. 2) We must make sure that insurance plans cover essential benefits such as maternity and newborn care, preventative care, and mental health services. 3) We must make sure that prescription drug costs are kept under control.

As of 2020, more than 20% of the 12th District is in poverty. Georgia's child poverty rate is almost 23%. We desperately need good paying, high quality jobs in the 12th and we need to support small businesses. We must invest in the people through: 1) education by providing universal free pre-K for all children and debt-free technical and higher education; 2) supporting the organization of unions and their collective bargaining power; 3) living wages because our working families deserve a decent standard of living, not the constant threat of poverty; and 4) planning for a better tomorrow with infrastructure improvements and jobs that build a sustainable future. 

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Liz Johnson campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Georgia District 12	Lost general	$11,112	$3,077
2022	U.S. House Georgia District 12	Lost general	$194,751	$193,938
2020	U.S. House Georgia District 12	Lost general	$72,361	$72,361
2014	Georgia Insurance Commissioner	Lost	$21,177	N/A**
Grand total			$299,401	$269,376
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal 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.

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