Background
Tyler Johnson was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Johnson graduated from Leo High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Saint Francis in 2005 and a doctorate in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. Johnson's career experience includes working as an emergency physician with Professional Emergency Physicians, Inc. and the medical staff vice chief of DeKalb Health.[1][2][3]
- Bachelor's:
- University of Saint Francis, 2005
Campaign themes
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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
I am a pro-life physician running for office to defend life and promote freedom.
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 am a pro-life physician, not a politician.Conservatives should not shy away from standing up for their values.Support free market ideas and solutions.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
The pro-life cause is personally most important to me as a conservative physician.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I can be bold when necessary.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
The core responsibility is to be available to constituents to hear their concerns or needs and to work to legislate when necessary to the values of our district.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
A system of citizen legislators bring a wide variety of experiences and helps prevent a political class.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes as these relationships can help make the legislative process smoother and help you understand each other better.
Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?
Compromise can be helpful but not in areas of morality and values based principles.
On the 2026 ballot
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