D. J. Johnson

Background

Johnson is an Owensboro native, an Army captain, and a small-business consultant, according to his campaign. He has served as a Kentucky state representative for District 13, including from 2017–2018 and from 2021 to the present, according to the Kentucky General Assembly.

Sources: D. J. Johnson campaign — Home, Kentucky General Assembly — Representative DJ Johnson

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Public safety

  He says he is focused on backing first responders and reducing the opioid and fentanyl crisis in Daviess County.

  D. J. Johnson campaign — Home

• Prescription costs

  He supports capping insulin costs and says he will stand up to pharmacy benefit managers to make medicines more affordable.

  D. J. Johnson campaign — Home

• Children and families

  He supports stronger child-safety laws, more childcare options, and faster family courts.

  D. J. Johnson campaign — Home