Bryson Johnson

Bryson Johnson's career experience includes working as an engineer. He earned a bachelor's degree from Campbell University and a graduate degree from the EC-Council in 2026.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hi, my name is Bryson Johnson—and we have more in common than you might think.

I’m a cybersecurity engineer and a small business owner right here in our district. For more than 20 years, I’ve known what it means to make payroll, to take responsibility for employees and their families, and to keep the doors open even when government decisions made it harder—not easier—to survive. During the COVID shutdowns, I paid and retained my staff for six months while our business was forced to close.

I’ve also been entrusted with a Top Secret clearance, supporting U.S. Special Operations as a contractor and helping protect critical American infrastructure.

I’m standing up because too many won’t.

Over the past decade, the Democratic Party has moved sharply left, and many everyday Democrats no longer recognize it. In North Carolina, Republicans now outnumber Democrats—and the largest group of all is Independents. That tells us something important: people are done with extremes. They want leaders who govern, not posture.

Together, we can bring leadership back to governing. Not blame-shifting. Not turning neighbors into enemies. Just serious, principled leadership—modeling the behavior we want our children to learn.

This campaign is about restoring decency, accountability, and common sense.

If you’re exhausted by politics—but still hopeful about our future—I’m running for you.

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’m running for the 86% of Americans who are not far right or far left—the Exhausted Majority who want decency, accountability, and leadership grounded in reality. I’m standing for you, for your children, and for your grandchildren.We’ll take on the real challenges facing our state. We are in the middle of a mental health crisis, and I’ll work to expand access and funding for mental health care. I’ll fight to increase teacher pay, reinstate Master’s Pay, and reward excellence in our classrooms. And I’ll push for real affordability—from grocery bills to building a competitive business climate where everyone has the opportunity to get ahead.Like many of you, I’m tired of how we treat one another. I’m worn down by the moral indifference that allows people to celebrate the death of political opponents. And I’m shaken by moments when no one steps forward to help—like when Iryna was brutally killed on a Charlotte train and no one offered aid or comfort in her final moments. That is not who we are. That is not who we should be.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I care deeply about education access, economic mobility, and mental health. But just as important to me is restoring strong, ethical leadership—how we govern, how we communicate, and how we treat each other. Without trust and caring, even good policy falls short.