Jarvis Johnson

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Jarvis Johnson

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth September 27, 1971 (Age: 54)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Jarvis Johnson grew up in Houston's Fifth Ward and graduated from Texas Southern University in 1996 with a degree in speech communications. He began his career in community leadership while in college, becoming executive director of a local youth center. Johnson transitioned to public service in 2005, when he was elected to the Houston City Council. His early career and educational background established a foundation in community outreach and public policy.

Political Ideas

Jarvis Johnson combines progressive economic policies with a focus on local economic growth, advocating for a progressive tax system while also proposing tax incentives for small businesses. His environmental stance includes backing renewable energy projects and carbon emission reductions, yet his support for regional industrial interests shows a calculated approach. Johnson's educational policies emphasize increased public school funding and teacher pay raises, while his healthcare reforms aim to expand Medicaid and lower prescription drug costs. His criminal justice reform efforts seek to address systemic inequalities and improve rehabilitation programs, revealing a nuanced understanding of social issues.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Texas House of Representatives 29th District Democrat Primary

18,799 votes (35.70%)

Loss

Winner: Sylvia Garcia

2024 Special: State Senate

Election History

Texas's 15th State Senate District Special Election, 2024

7,052 votes (42.94%)

Loss

Winner: Molly Cook, Molly Cook

2024 Special: State Senate

Election History

Texas's 15th State Senate District Special Election, 2024

7,052 votes (42.94%)

Loss

Winner: Molly Cook, Molly Cook

2024: Texas State Senate

Election History

2024 Texas Senate District 15 Democratic primary runoff

9,444 votes (49.84%)

Loss

Winner: Molly Cook

District 15 Democratic primary runoff

9,444 votes (49.84%)

Loss

Winner: Molly Cook

District 15 Democratic primary

17,953 votes (36.19%)

Win

2024 Texas Senate District 15 Democratic primary

17,953 votes (36.19%)

Win
2022: Texas State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

139th District

Unopposed

Win
2018: Texas State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas House of Representatives district 139 General Election, 2018

37,159 votes (92.79%)

Win