Background
Craig Johnson was born in Independence, Iowa. Johnson graduated from Independence Jefferson Senior High School.[1] He earned a B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa in 1986. Johnson's career experience includes working as a business development/project manager with Larson Construction Company, the executive director of the Heartland Acres Agribition Center, and an investment representative with Investment Center Inc.[1][2] Johnson has been affiliated with the Iowa Soybean Association, the Iowa Corn Growers Association, and the Independence Area Dollars for Scholars Investment Review Committee.[1]
- Bachelor's:
- University of Northern Iowa, 1986
Campaign themes
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Johnson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
As our State Senator, Craig Johnson will…
Peel back needless regulations that hurt small businesses, kill jobs, and stop economic growth.
Protect our tax dollars from wasteful spending and treat the state budget like families would treat their own budget and end deficit spending.
Invest in creating a skilled and competitive workforce to create new opportunities for our hardworking families.[11]
—Craig Johnson[12]
On the 2026 ballot
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