by David DeBolt June 15, 2022 Alamance County voters will weigh in this year on who should be the countys sheriff for the next four years. November 9, 2022 Alamance Republicans swept most partisan and even ostensibly non-partisan races across the county in Tuesday's elections. .results_table { 7 were here. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { He is running against incumbent Terry Johnson, who has been in the position since 2002 and hasnt faced a challenger in his past two elections. float: left; } Smooth Progressions hosts 10th anniversary concert, Elon junior remembered as happy-go-lucky by family, friends, teammates, Southern Alamance Middle School teacher charged with indecent liberties, Arrest made in hit-and-run death of Elon University student in Myrtle Beach, 1,700 students commit to Elon University on decision day, Former Elon University kicker earns camp invite from Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Elon University softballs last home game ruled no-contest against College of Charleston. Photo by Luke Johnson | Elon News Network Voting sign at an Alamance County polling location on Nov. 2, 2021. Both also say diversity within the sheriffs office is a desirable goal, and both would not distinguish between whether experience or diversity is the more important consideration in hiring, with each saying both are important. .hideResponses { display: none;} text-align: center; Elon News Network is following the outcome of races across the county and state. width: 100%; Any information a candidate is not on a ballot is not correct., In reaction, the Johnson campaign doubled down on its position, writing on Facebook that voters have continued to insist that Terry Johnson was not on their ballot. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } background-color: #dac113; .race_header { Johnson did not respond to the survey questions. color:white; } I am trained to ensure that every citizen is treated fairly and humanely as long as there is no threat of loss of life. A volunteer with the sheriffs reelection campaign attended the 5 p.m. meeting where board members confirmed that the sheriff candidates are on the ballot. Some of Whites goals as sheriff are to work to increase transparency and public trust within the law enforcement community, bring fair, honest and equal law enforcement regardless of race, increase diversity and work with Alamance countys Stepping Up Initiative which works to reduce the number of mental health patients in jail. Republican incumbent Terry Johnson won his first contested sheriff's race in 12 years. This year, Johnson said his main goals are to make Alamance County safer and to improve safety, diversity and access to mental health resources. background-color: #6db24f; of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators. background-color: grey; Voters in Alamance County may use any of the FIVE EARLY VOTING SITES listed below. font-size: 12px; width: 350px; .widget-row.heading { font-style: italic; border-bottom: 1px solid grey; width: 250px; | Describe your top 2 or 3 priorities: The first priorities are (a) ensure functional body cameras of all law enforcement officers and (b) require Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) certification. .widget-row.value-only.white { background-color: white; .non_result_row th { color: #888; Noteworthy respondents included Virginia Governor. Rockingham County experienced similar allegations of fraudulent or insecure voting practices shortly after early voting opened. margin-top: 1em; display: inline-block; *Disclaimer* Some reponses have been edited for length and clarity. $('.hideResponses').show(); It is critical that we create an economy where everyone can succeed, that Americans dont have to choose between their healthcare and their mortgage, and that we act on climate change before its too late. Meredith Tuck Edwards was elected as Alamance County's Clerk of Superior Court during the 2022 midterm elections. Under the US Constitution, the people have the right to arm themselves against anything that may attack their home. Dont be too idealistic about what one politician can achieve, because that may lead you to become cynical about politics. .race_header.republican { Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Crash with serious injuries reported in Greensboro, Canadian folk singer Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84, Met Gala: Tennis star, supermodel reveal pregnancies, New bride dead after alleged DUI driver hits golf, Can rainbows form in a circle? clearInterval(nTimer); My experience ranges from narcotics investigator for an agency in Eastern NC, reforming the area and adjoining cities to leading two NC agencies as interim Chief of Police.. GREENSBORO, N.C. Tuesday is North Carolina's General Election Day. Elections staff verified that all candidates that are supposed to be on ballots are correctly listed, the written statement said.

. .votebox-results-cell--number { This is being considered, the incumbent says, by his office. Bond projects incomplete more than 4 years after voters agreed to Western, Southern softball teams cap perfect league regular seasons, ABSS National Football Foundation award winners named. Biographical information for the two candidates is here: https://alamancenews.com/meet-the-candidates-for-alamance-county-sheriff/. As the laws change, I will adjust accordingly.. Please describe your top 2 or 3 priorities: Veteran affairs, Cyber Security, Personal liberty. Carrboro mayor wont seek second term this fall, excited to see who will replace him, Mecklenburg Democrats want campaign donations back after Rep. Tricia Cothams party switch, Bill tightening the deadline for mail-in absentee ballots advances in NC legislature. Text your elections questions to 336-379-5775. Our officers follow the law. .infobox p { In several cases, White demurs, saying he needs more information. } An arrest was made May 1. A sixth candidate who had withdrawn from actively seeking the post, Leonard Harrison, received 7,804 votes. Graham, NC 27253 Perhaps the biggest win was the return of Stephen Ross to a seat in state house district #63, winning over Ricky Hurtado who had ousted him two years earlier. }. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Out of the 6,087 respondents, 1,101 won their election. Incumbent district attorney Sean Boone and Clerk of Court Meredith Tuck Edwards, both Republican, won reelection without opposition, with 43,414 and 43,602 votes, respectively. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} } State and local courts | Donna Vanhook was elected as one of two Alamance Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors during the 2022 midterm elections. border:1px solid #FFB81F; }) .votebox-results-metadata { } $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { But Galeys margin widened with the Randolph County precincts included, with an overall win of 47,160 votes to 27,729, a margin of 62.97 percent to 37.03 percent. color: black; Requiring officer body cameras for each citizen encounter as well as partnering with mental health, social services and community agencies will assist in designing comprehensive community support. NC town that was a BLM protest hot spot faces a new First Amendment lawsuit, Protester alleges that NC sheriff made arrest for political reasons in new lawsuit, Drew Kromer wants to severely cripple GOPs chances in NC. display: block; Johnson won that 2010 race handily, beating Parrish by almost 10,000 votes, 25,268 (61.45 percent) to 15,850 (38.55 percent), based on Election Night results. font-weight: bold; alamance board of elections criteria: election: 11/08/2022, show contest w/o candidate: n, county: all counties, data source: full county view contest name / seat name / party . .survey-result {padding:10px;} margin-bottom:0px; width: 50px; Please describe your top 2 or 3 priorities: Outlaw executive orders It doesnt matter what party has control (dangerous to give that much power to one person). .votebox-covid-disclaimer { font-size: 20px; .outer_percentage { }, 100); font-weight: 300; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said the arc of history bends toward justice, but it can be a jagged journey. background-color: red; font-size: .9em; Were hearing from a number of voters about various mailings that have gone out, as well as text messages indicating inaccuracies in their voting history from previous elections or even text messages saying they havent voted yet, Karen Brinson Bell said, the executive director of the State Board of Elections. House legislators, depending on the District where you live: Learn about the candidates on your ballot at NCVoterGuide.org and Vote411.org. If you want to plan the perfect spring picnic, food and drink are important, but its certainly not the only factor to consider. background-color: green; He also noted, We currently have video cameras in all of our patrol vehicles., White says, Body cameras breed accountability and transparency. background-color: #db0000; JOHNSON RESPONSE: What is being said is just a false narrative. Help improve Ballotpedia - send us candidate contact info. Candidates from all 50 states completed the survey. Dan W. Ingle, Charles Parker, and Chuck Marsh were elected to serve on the Alamance-Burlington Board of Education during the 2022 midterm election. (function() { Johnson has served as Sheriff of Alamance County for 20 years, and for the last 12 years, his reelection campaigns have been uncontested. padding-left: 0; I greatly appreciate the opportunity. Both men support the use of body cameras for front-line officers. Johnson won that race handily, beating Parrish by almost 10,000 votes, 25,268 (61.45 percent) to 15,850 (38.55 percent), based on Election Night results. Our crews are following these candidates: This will be a race to watch because of the new congressional maps drawn for North Carolina. letter-spacing: .04em; font-style: italic; } 3/8/22 1:19pm. Contact Destiniee at DJaram@gannett.com, follow her on Twitter @DestinieeJaram, or leave her a message at 336-626-6106. After 20 years of serving as the Alamance County's sheriff, Terry Johnson is running for reelection in the county's first contested sheriff race in 12 years. Provide healthcare and education to all, and forgive medical and student debt to cut household costs. . = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. The new Mecklenburg Democratic chair says statewide success hinges on a strategy thats already drawn the attention of two of NCs congressional representatives. .votebox-scroll-container { background-color: #6db24f; Having been an agent with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and having to work in drug traffic in an undercover capacity, I saw that marijuana use was a gateway drug to more dangerous drugs ruining our society and costing many human lives., White says, I take no position. Check back for. font-weight: bold; Graham, NC 27253 Heres a look. Begin a Green New Deal to end fossil fuel dependence, provide clean, renewable energy and create millions of high-paying jobs. }) The lone Democrat, Seneca Rogers who was making his second run for school board, ran fourth with 23,062 votes. Johnson has run an uncontested race for the past three election cycles. Turner, appointed to the board in 2021, led the voting with 35,109 votes; Carter, who serves as vice chairman of the board, had 34,851 votes; the lone Democrat seeking a seat, Anthony Pierce, won 25,827 votes. She is always looking for tips relevant to the Alamance County community. Ballot measures, Who represents me? We are all children of God, should be treated equally and will be by this agency., He makes much the same case in a question about what issues are most misunderstood or misrepresented about you, your campaign platform, or record. Says Johnson, Having been in law enforcement for over 50 years, never has there been a complaint about myself being a racist, until I became Sheriff and got into the 287g Program. My vision is to serve as one Sheriff for all, promoting unity across Alamance County, White wrote in a press release. The election is non-partisan. Jackson Yelles father, Scott, remembers his sons caring and warm demeanor; he said it was easy for him to build friendships, and he had a strong love for his family. .inner_percentage { An unaffiliated candidate, David Morrow, was fifth with 10,627 votes; Republican Otha C. Hawkins, who did not receive his partys endorsement, placed sixth with 5,041 votes. background-color: grey; } Other races were not so close. margin-top: 0px; A BA in Criminal Justice. padding-bottom: 0px; The Alamance County Board of Elections took the extraordinary step Monday evening of reviewing two ballots to try to resolve questions raised by Sheriff Terry Johnson's reelection campaign about . The a cappella group invited its alumni back to Elon to celebrate and to perform with them on stage. Tuesday marked Election Day in North Carolina. Johnson was first elected in 2002 after a 30-year career with the State Bureau of Investigation. margin-bottom:16px; Alamance County Next Election Nov 08, 2022 Filing Window Dec 06, 2021 - Dec 06, 2021 Description The sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for the county. div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; Please describe your top 2 or 3 priorities: North Carolinas next Senator must fight to lower costs for our communities, provide access to good paying jobs, and grow our economy from capping the cost of insulin to $35/month, growing manufacturing and industry jobs across our state, to ensuring access to affordable child care. } display: inline-block; Discrimination in this agency will not be tolerated. padding-left: 16px; background-color: #ccc; Questions specifically to Johnson White says, Current budget needs review for knowledgeable response. font-size: 1.2em; In the nonpartisan election for two seats on the Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation district supervisor, candidates endorsed by their respective parties won the top two positions. $('.pastResponses').hide(); .top_disclaimer { height: 50px; Elections staff verified that all candidates that are supposed to be on ballots are correctly listed. display: inline-block; font-weight: bold; I look forward to the students of Alamance County with their soil and water conservation needs to improve their property and preserve their land.". On gun restrictions, both say they do not favor any additional restrictions on handgun ownership. By Ballotpedia features 408,502 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Voters will decide who goes to the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, the North Carolina State Senate, and State House of Representatives. Take advantage of evening, weekday and weekend hours to vote early. vertical-align: top; "Unfortunately, unhealthy living conditions associated with environmental injustices tend to occur in Black and Brown communities. , durham county primary 2022, Durham Sheriff, Maria . .widget-row.value-only.black { font-weight: bold; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { Questions specifically to White .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} padding-left: 8px; Reform Medicaid/Medicare insure working people have coverage. Avery Sloan The Board hires the Superintendent and oversees finances, pupil placement, school policies, and curriculum choices. } Persistence and organizing with others will pay off! My officers are well trained. } font-size: 0.9em; width: 250px; This number represented 8.9% of all 68,747 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2022. } Federal election monitors are in Alamance County to provide extra assurance to voters on Election Day. font-size: .9em; The a cappella group invited its alumni back to Elon to celebrate and to perform with them on stage. We are seeing the crime rate go up and seeing more repeat offenders that are currently out on earlier charges re-offend. Johnson has run an uncontested race for the past three election cycles. width: 57%; Alamance County's Sheriff Terry Johnson stands in his office next to his awards and American flag. ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } "I am very grateful to our citizens for having the faith to allow me to serve them on the Alamance/Burlington Board of Education," Ingle said. Asked whether they would support a renewal of the current county contracts that rent jail space to two federal agencies Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Choose your NC Senate and NC. } height: 22px; You can also add the app directly to your Fire TV through your Amazon account. } } Asked whether the sheriffs office should cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, Johnson supports the concept, while White doesnt commit. They did not mention this while voting, but reported it after they voted. font-weight: bold; Alameda County sheriff election: Yesenia Sanchez defeats Gregory Ahern City Hall & Policing How Yesenia Sanchez toppled incumbent Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern Sanchez, a sheriff's commander, won 52% of the vote, clinching the primary and sending Ahern into retirement. General election for Alamance County Sheriff Kelly T. White and Terry S. Johnson ran in the general election for Alamance County Sheriff on November 8, 2022. .results_table_container { $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); display: block; padding-bottom: 5px; .widget-value { Example video title will go here for this video, 2023 NFL Draft Superlatives: Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions among notables. .non_result_row div { .inner_percentage.Green { .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} .widget-row.value-only { I was initially inspired to run in 2020. $('.hideResponses').hide(); This story was originally published November 8, 2022, 2:56 PM. Johnson has 50 years of experience in law enforcement, but his first term for the Alamance County sheriff began in 2002, when he said he wasnt pleased with the level of training for law enforcers. People fueled by the rhetoric, you know, are more likely to make an honest mistake and then make a lot of noise about it, said Martha Kropf, a University of North Carolina Charlotte professor who studies election administration. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } font-weight: bold; alamance board of elections criteria: election: 05/17/2022, show contest w/o candidate: y, county: all counties, data source: full county view contest name / seat name / party . State representative Dennis Riddell won reelection with 20,211 votes, 62.69 percent, to 12,030 votes (37.31 percent) for Democrat Ron Osborne. .results_row td:first-child { Most of the time when this happens Im not saying people are being deceitful on purpose but its just, they just dont remember, he said. } I am thankful people voted for a better Alamance County to improve quality of life for all persons.". var nTimer = setInterval(function() { } Best Choice! } The most probable explanations for why some voters have said that they did not see the sheriffs name on their ballot are that they voted too quickly or forgot, elections experts told The N&O. p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} Board of Elections Full Meeting Schedule "I would like to thank the citizens of Alamance County for their support," Johnson said. The Alamance County sheriff's office has arrested Robert Edward Drummond, white, male, 42, 909. North Carolinas system of bipartisan election boards ensures that both major political parties are able to closely observe all parts of the process, including post-election audits, she said. WHITE RESPONSE: The county commissioners and the state of North Carolina determine the placement of monuments. margin: 0; text-align: center; Johnson says, Body cameras and information storage are very costly. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Lets Get 2 It! padding-left: 0; Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Richard (Ricky) Reid, who was endorsed by the Republican Party, won a seat with 23,052 votes; Democrat Donna Vanhook, endorsed by the Democratic Party, won the second seat with 20,113 votes. County elections and candidates November 8, 2022 (General) Alamance Alamance County Board of Commissioners Anthony Pierce (D) Steve Carter (R) Craig Turner (R) Alamance County Clerk of Superior Court Meredith Tuck Edwards (R) Alamance County Sheriff Kelly T. White (D) Terry S. Johnson (R) Terry S. Johnson (Republican Party) ran for election for Alamance County Sheriff in North Carolina. } padding-top: 8px; } This year, hes running against Kelly White. float: right; Jackson Yelles father, Scott, remembers his sons caring and warm demeanor; he said it was easy for him to build friendships, and he had a strong love for his family. Placing fifth was Avery Wagoner, a Republican who did not secure the endorsement of the local party; he had 16,589 votes. Amazon Fire TV: Search for WFMY to find the free app to add to your account. We are also a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Advertisement Results for elections are expected after polls close at 7:30 p.m. on Election Night. @media (max-width:600px) { A military-style Humvee with campaign signs was parked outside a polling place in Alamance County Tuesday morning, Nov. 8, 2022. U.S. Congress | When a female officer got assaulted and was hurt, pepper spray was deployed as a measure for crowd control to disperse the disrespectful, unruly lawless crowd. A joint news conference scheduled for Monday afternoon may provide some specificity surrounding the arrest Thursday of a Southern Middle School teacher who is Council approves incentives for spec building amid calls from publisher for more transparency, State Playoffs: Eastern, Southern win OT games; Cummings also advances in states, Sheriffs investigation reveals that seven female victims, 11-13, have accused SMS teacher of taking indecent liberties so far, Fire department puts out smoldering fire under Amtrak train car at Burlington depot Wed. afternoon, BREAKING TUES.: Cessna on way to Burlington crashes in Virginia; plane wreckage found; pilot dead. Background: Im a retired administrator from the Chapel Hill Police Department. The combination of electronic voting technology and the continued circulation of false claims that the 2020 election was stolen likely heightened voter suspicions, experts said. Republican primary election results for Alamance County Board of Commissioners and N.C. House District 63. . President of Smooth Progressions and sophomore Nick Edge says the group is unique compared to other a cappella groups on campus a quality that heavily influences performances like this one. View the elections you will be voting in with this sample ballot lookup tool. "I feel like people want to see my message of clean water and healthy soil for all persons come into fruition, at least nearly 21,000 voters do," Vanhook said. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Download the WFMY News 2 APP from your Apple or Google Play store. 2022 Voting Guide to Alamance County Where to vote, dates for voting and candidates running By Elon News Network | 10/20/22 5:09pm Nov. 8 is Election Day and early voting began Oct. 20. click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Terry_S._Johnson_(Alamance_County_Sheriff,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022)&oldid=8951331, Alamance County Sheriff candidate Alamance County, North Carolina, 2022, County candidates in Alamance County, North Carolina, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. .widget-img { His campaign will be setting up a website soon with more information to come, White said in an email to Elon News Network. .votebox-results-cell--check { The election is partisan, with party labels by the candidates names. .votebox { Describe how you would address one specific issue Price increases/inflation: Adjust the minimum wage to reflect inflation and update it every year. background-color: #003388; Rebekah Thomas is our Educator of the Week!

Notices sent by FedEx or UPS overnight will require a physical address: Third Floor. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Alamance County as Clerk of Court for four more years," Edwards said. } Public policy. My experience ranges from narcotics investigator for an agency in Eastern NC, reforming the area & adjoining cities to leading two NC agencies as interim Chief of Police. } Voters in Alamance County turned out on Tuesday to cast their votes for Alamance County Sheriff, Alamance County Board of Commissioners, as well as several other, local and state races. The DOJ lost. Kelly T. White and Terry S. Johnson ran in the general election for Alamance County Sheriff on November 8, 2022.

. Voters will decide who goes to the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, the. The owner did not want to be photographed. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} Two years ago, Hurtado bested Ross by about 477 votes 20,584 votes to 20,107 votes. } He is currently the Winston-Salem State Universitys Deputy Chief of Police. This spring, Le Creuset has introduced an exciting new shade thats already selling fast: shallot, a soft lavender with pink and slight gray undertones. .widget-row.Green { I believe Alamance County can transform those conditions to develop healthy thriving communities. The mayor is the chairman of the town council and employer of administration. Under state law voting equipment must be tested prior to each election, which includes proofing ballots and candidates and this fact is unequivocally verified., The Facebook page for Terry Johnsons reelection campaign made a post on Sunday that read in part: After numerous voters expressed concern that Terry Johnsons name did not appear on their ballots, the Johnson for Sheriff Campaign poll greeters began asking voters to be vigilant to assure that our sheriffs name appeared on both the screen and also on their printed ballot if they believed they had voted for the sheriff. Any problems with names appearing would have come to light right away and almost certainly have been fixed immediately, Kropf said. background-color: #f9f9f9; JOHNSON RESPONSE: This is a false narrative. If youre thinking of altering your workout routine, youre probably looking for new exercises and equipment to help you reach your fitness goals. padding-left: 10px; This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. One of the more interesting candidacies to emerge during this election cycle is the . Some Fun facts, Marginal risk for severe weather in the Triad, Chance for evening strong storms in the Triad, What to know about tick, Lyme season after winter, Community helps send NC special needs teens to prom, Set of quadruplets set to graduate togehter, Wake Forest star AT Perry drafted by New Orleans, West Forsyth star KJ Henry drafted by Commanders, W-S teen walks again after battling painful disease, Swing State with Mark Walker & Odell Cleveland, Florida board backed by Ron DeSantis countersues, Most say media widening political divide: poll, Case for & against civil review boards in GSO, W-S, Senate rankings: Here are the 5 seats most likely, Regulators seize First Republic in 3rd bank failure, Top highlights from White House correspondents dinner, ARREST: Mark Johnson Jr., former Page High coach, Men sentenced in neo-Nazi electrical grid attack, Man accused in substation plot pleads guilty: NC, Corbett-Martens retrial pushed back to November, Texas baseball player hit by gunfire during game, NFL players daughter drowns after falling in pool, NFL draft grades: Texans, Eagles get highest AP scores.

float:right;  div.survey-scrollbox {  height:400px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } 	.votebox_bp_logo {  The Public Asks: Has DOJ deployed election monitors to Alamance County? Our office is committed to maintaining current and accurate voter files, maximizing voter registration and voter turnout efforts, educating the voting public, providing the best possible services, and conducting efficient, fair, honest, and impartial elections at a minimum cost to the electorate. The following are the official results of the 2022 midterm election: Terry S. Johnson (R) was re-elected as Alamance County Sheriff during the 2022 midterm elections. On Nov. 5, Dawn Hurdle, Alamance Countys elections director, issued a news release in response to complaints from the sheriffs campaign. .widget-row.Libertarian { I am trained to ensure that every citizen is treated fairly and humanely as long as there is no threat of loss of life.  		padding:7px 8px 8px; Yet, the official term was lord mayor as Gladbeck was a county borough by 1974. } October 21, 2022. Holly Springs voters to decide on $100M parks bond in November. 		font-weight: 200; It is the sheriffs responsibility to make sure everyones First Amendment rights are protected. Democrat Brandy Whitaker was fourth with 17,133 votes. Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Johnson has been in office for twenty years. Terry Johnson did not respond to Elon News Network's multiple requests for comments. Our crews are in the field covering all the hot races across the Piedmont Triad.