Shirley Johnson
FIRST IN FAITH • FIRST IN FREEDOM • FIRST IN FAMILY
Meet Shirley Johnson
Shirley Johnson is a Christian Conservative, lifelong public servant, and former elected official with over 20 years of experience serving families, children, and communities.
Raised in a large, close-knit family, Shirley’s faith and values guide her leadership. She began her 10-year career on the State Senate Republican staff, where she learned how government works, how to write responsible legislation, and how to cut wasteful spending while protecting essential services.
Shirley later served in statewide leadership roles and as Executive Director of the Sangamon County Child Advocacy Center and CASA, leading efforts to protect abused and trafficked children. She has served on the FBI Human Trafficking Task Force, the State Child Death Review Team, and was elected Trustee for the Village of Jerome.
As a social services specialist, doctoral candidate, and community leader, Shirley is committed to strong families, fiscal responsibility, public safety, and servant leadership that puts people—not politics—first.
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Priorities for a stronger North carolina
Strong Families & Parental Rights
Protect parents’ rights in education, healthcare, and moral instruction.
Support school choice, charter schools, and parental transparency.
Oppose radical ideology in classrooms and protect age-appropriate education.
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Fully support law enforcement and first responders.
Strengthen penalties for violent crime, human trafficking, and child exploitation.
Oppose “soft-on-crime” policies that endanger families and neighborhoods.
Fiscal Responsibility & Taxpayer Protection
Cut wasteful spending and oppose unnecessary tax increases.
Protect working families and seniors from inflationary policies.
Demand accountability for how Wake County and state funds are spent.
Education Excellence
Focus on reading, math, and workforce readiness.
Support teachers while removing bureaucratic red tape.
Promote career and technical education aligned with North Carolina jobs.
Faith, Freedom, & Constitutional Values
Defend religious liberty and freedom of speech.
Uphold the U.S. and North Carolina Constitutions.
Resist government overreach into churches, families, and small businesses.
Economic Growth & Local Jobs
Support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Promote policies that keep jobs in North Carolina—not overseas.
Reduce regulations that harm families, farmers, and small employers.
Protecting Children & The Vulnerable
Tough action against child abuse, neglect, and trafficking
Strengthen systems that protect children while respecting family integrity
Advocate for victims—not criminals