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State Senator, 28th District
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Thomas JohnsonCampaign photo — submitted to VOTE411 (League of Women Voters)

Thomas Johnson

Candidate for State Senator, 28th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
In-home health care
Campaign website
johnsonforpasenate.base44.app

Democratic nominee for the 28th Senate District, running unopposed in the May 2026 primary. He lists his occupation as in-home health care in his VOTE411 questionnaire.

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Photo: Campaign photo — submitted to VOTE411 (League of Women Voters)

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Calls for reassessing the state budget and restructuring pay "from the bottom up."

    Pennsylvania State Senator District 28 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · State budget process · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I feel the state budget needs to be reassessed and that the pay needs to flop and start from the bottom up”
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Housing

  • Names rising utility bills and rent and housing costs as the district's most pressing issues.

    Pennsylvania State Senator District 28 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Utility bills going up and up. Housing/renting prices and maintenance getting out of control.”
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Economy & jobs

Environment & parks

  • Says he has no position yet on data center regulation and would seek a committee to study it.

    Pennsylvania State Senator District 28 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Data centers · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “As I do not have an answer at this time. I can get in the works to set up a committee to investigate.”
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Government & transparency

  • Calls for transparency about the policies being made in Harrisburg.

    Thomas Johnson (Pennsylvania) — Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

    Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · Key messages · ballotpedia.org

    “Transparency is key for the people of district 28. No more leaving them in the dark on what policies are being made.”
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  • Supports more data security for voting systems and more security at polling places.

    Pennsylvania State Senator District 28 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Data security from hackers on voting systems. More security at the voting areas to keep potential influencers from bartering the voters like in 2024.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Thomas Johnson on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

All sources (5)

Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.