Lee Johnson

Lee Johnson earned engineering degrees from Purdue University and Georgia Tech University. He earned a graduate degree from the Dartmouth College-Tuck School of Business. Johnson's career experience includes working in construction and infrastructure repair, and as a businessman and company leader.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Lee Johnson wasn’t born into politics. He was born in a construction family, operating heavy machinery before he could drive. He was taught to be honest, accountable, and to look out for his community. These lessons shaped his lifelong commitment to hard work and service to others.

After earning engineering degrees from Purdue, Georgia Tech and an MBA from Dartmouth, Lee has spent his life building things from the ground up. From fixing infrastructure, to working on major water and energy projects, to leading major companies, Lee has lived out the lessons of service and hard work he was taught at a young age.

Lee is running for US Senate because he believes South Carolinians deserve leaders who prioritize respect, honesty, accountability, transparency, and unity.

Committed to term limits, Lee pledges to serve no more than two terms, ensuring fresh and accountable leadership in Washington.

A proud resident of Greenville, Lee lives with his wife Shauna and their six year old daughter Max.

An avid pilot and musician in his free time, Lee remains driven by a deep commitment to service.

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?

Protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid

Lower prescription drug costs

Expand access to healthcareBuild an economy that works for ALL South CaroliniansStop politicians from profiting off of public service

Serve two terms max

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic Policy, Foreign Policy

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

respect, honesty, accountability, transparency, and unity

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

I believe South Carolinians deserve leaders who prioritize respect, honesty, accountability, transparency, and unity.

I'm committed to term limits, and pledge to serve no more than two terms, ensuring fresh and accountable leadership in Washington.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want my legacy to be simple: that I showed up—especially when it was hard, when it was inconvenient, and when no one else would. I want folks to say, “He didn’t just run his mouth, he rolled up his sleeves.” That I brought decency back into public service. That I listened. That I made government feel human again.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I promise to serve no more than two terms and unlike Lindsey Graham, I will keep my promise.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

SC Rep JA Moore, SC Rep Michael Rivers, Former North Charleston Councilwoman Virginia Jamison

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I think we should stop politicians from profiting off of public service.