Johnny Baucom

Johnny Baucom served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 2014 to 2020. His career experience includes working as an environmental specialist.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a resident Mississippian, man of God, father, veteran, and blue-collar worker. Raised on southern values and the strength of a single mother faithful to God. I'd like to say I can encompass a normal Mississippian's life as much as anyone else I see around me every day. Poverty stricken throughout my childhood, my family was not handed much in this life. I couldn't afford the educations I am running against, in fact I dropped out of high school after 9th grade, but this does not deter me, nor does it frighten me. You see, if there was one thing I've learned, it is overcoming obstacles is an inherent trait of a Mississippian. Not very many people in Mississippi make it to a good middle class standing within our state, but we do make it work. Full of rich-in-spirit, hardy, and kind people, I find it an honor to be representing this state as one of their own, raised from the mud.

I saw nothing much else I could do within my life other than joining the military and serving my country. This was after I attended the National Guard Youth Challenge Program at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to attain my GED. I joined the National Guard because I fell in love with the structure that surrounded being in uniform, it was a dutiful and fulfilling career. I did my 6yr contract and moved on with my life after that, using the skills I attained from the military to manage multiple mechanic shops. Though my passion now is doing my best to fix Mississippi.

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?

My first message to voters is a heartfelt one. I am just like you. I was afforded a prestigious opportunity to serve you, the American people, and your interests in congress, and that is something I hold dear as a weighty blessing. First and foremost, I want it to be made clear, I will not approve anything that comes at the expense of the taxpayer. No expansion of budgets without restrictions made elsewhere, no raises for congress, and this is non-negotiable. I am not taking donations due to this mindset. I find it reprehensible to ask for donations from people I know, in most scenarios, are barely making ends meet. The ones that can afford to give me donations, will want to control me, and that can't be allowed to happen.While in office I will be working heavily with other members of congress in deregulation. The first thing I want to work on that would be a big win for the American People would be disbanding the EUDR and allow the subsequent members of the lumber industry to uphold their own regulatory standard that isn't dependent upon the whim of a foreign body. For those of you that don't know EUDR means the European Union Deforestation Regulation. This is a regulatory standard enforced by the European Union, put in place so that we may sell them our lumber. Simply put, the cost of upholding the regulation, technology, and paperwork, equates to the billions of dollars. Whereas we make only a fraction of that back in our sales. It has to go.Laws made that persecute a crime with no victims need to be repealed. Defending your life and property with a firearm of your choice is an inherently American right, unbarred. The freedom of unfiltered, and even unpopular speech is paramount to being an American, never shall it be infringed. Income, and property taxes are unconstitutional, and reprehensible. The full abolition of the IRS is the only proper step forward in American liberation. Finally, to be an American is a badge of honor, and a great duty, this is a republic founded on truth and self-governance. We as American citizens are being forced to become more and more reliant on our government to take care of things. This is a dangerous transfer of power that cannot be allowed.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Firearm deregulation, Taxation, full federal legalization of marijuana. Getting rid of nonsense regulatory standards that cost Americans and businesses billions of dollars annually.

Not allowing our government to continue aiding any foreign entity in any affair this includes monetarily, and warfare, the only exception is them buying weapons from us. Last but not least, I will be putting forth as much focus as allowed to update our education systems.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to no man; there is no man worth looking up to. I look up to God the father, and Jesus the son.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Servitude, acting with honor, unabashed transparency, and a strong moral compass.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Duty to the American people to understand you are providing them a service, and just like the man that is changing your oil, the American people need it done well, expediently, and with full trust of the person doing it. My vote is the vote of my district, that is a heavy burden to bear and must be done with my people's needs in mind, staying connected with my community is a large responsibility.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I don't care if my name is written in any history book, I want the decisions I help make to benefit the American people, and the future we will leave to our children.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was building sheds as a teenager, I held that job for a few days, couldn't figure out how to work the nail gun! I've gotten a lot more experience since then.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

At first during my teenage years and a little before, my life was filled with failure and giving up without ever even giving my full effort. I thought, "what is the point?" Now, with everything I've been through, I struggle to give up or know when to give up. I've developed an overactive persistence, and iron clad will power. This change was only made possible by God at work in my life.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

affordability, homelessness, massive government overreach

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The coming together of a massive variety of elected representatives brought there to be the face of their people, voting, and arguing the points that are important to their voters in an arena that defines the future of our great nation.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, there must be compromise. There must be arguments made, and points made clear. There must be a coming together.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I am unowned by any organization or individual.

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

I guess this obligatory, but Y2k and 911 were my historical firsts.