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Michael Johnson has a bachelor's degree in history from Auburn University and a law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He has a wife and two children. 

Michael is a founding partner of partner of Michael Johnson, P.C. & Associates.

Michael currently serves as a state senator. He previously served on the York County Council and on the Fort Mill School Board. 

Supports lowering taxes and reducing regulation.

Wants to build and repair roads, shift funding, and invest in infrastructure.

- Supports lowering taxes and reducing regulation.
- Wants to build and repair roads, shift funding, and invest in infrastructure.

Economy

As of March 11, 2026, Michael Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Believes in hosting a Constituent Breakfast twice a month and sending monthly email updates to increase transparency.

- Believes in hosting a Constituent Breakfast twice a month and sending monthly email updates to increase transparency.

Voting & Elections

Said, "I’ll stand with our law enforcement community and make sure that they have the proper tools to get their jobs done and come home safely to their families."

- Said, "I’ll stand with our law enforcement community and make sure that they have the proper tools to get their jobs done and come home safely to their families."

Public Safety

Said, "We need to get rid of state testing just for the sake of testing.  We need to reduce waste and put more money in the classroom."

Believes "discipline" should be kept in the classroom.

- Said, "We need to get rid of state testing just for the sake of testing.  We need to reduce waste and put more money in the classroom."
- Supports increasing teacher pay.
- Believes "discipline" should be kept in the classroom.

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Michael Johnson

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