Steven Johnson graduated from South Christian High School and served in the United States Air Force, earning an associate's degree in electronic systems technology. He completed a bachelor's degree using the G.I. Bill and interned for a state representative. Johnson transitioned from military service to entrepreneurship by starting a handyman company in Alaska before returning to Michigan to pursue a political career. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he focused on a constitutionally-driven agenda, including tax reforms and pension system changes.

Steven Johnson combines a staunch constitutional conservatism with surprising alliances on economic issues. His advocacy for lowering taxes and corporate income tax cuts aligns with traditional libertarian economics, yet his support for a 401(k) transition for teacher pensions suggests a calculated approach to fiscal responsibility. Johnson's unwavering stance on "life at conception" regarding abortion juxtaposes with his opposition to extended stay-at-home orders during the pandemic, revealing a complex balancing act between ideological rigidity and pragmatic economic considerations.