Jake Hunter Johnson is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives who has represented the 113th district since 2019. He was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Cody Henson in August 2019 and was re-elected to the seat in 2020.1
Background:
- Birthplace: Jake was born and raised on a farm in the small town of Saluda in Western North Carolina.
- Education: He was the first in his family to attend college, graduating from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Minor in Economics.
- Profession: Jake is a real estate agent from Saluda, North Carolina.
- Previous Service: Before joining the state legislature, he served on the Polk County board of commissioners from 2016 to 2019.
Electoral History:
- In the 2020 general election, Jake Johnson secured victory in the North Carolina House of Representatives 113th district, receiving 59.59% of the votes[^1^][1].
- He is currently running for re-election in the 2024 general election, which will take place on November 5, 2024[^2^][2].
Committee Assignments (2023-2024):
- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations - Information Technology (Chair)
- Banking Commerce (Vice Chair)
- Education - K-12 Oversight and Reform (Chair)
- Wildlife Resources
Jake Johnson is committed to serving his constituents and contributing to the legislative process in North Carolina. His dedication to public service continues as he represents District 113 in the state House of Representatives.
