Jake Hunter Johnson is a Republican representing District 113 in the North Carolina House of Representatives since 2019. Born and raised on a farm in Saluda, North Carolina, he is a Christian and member of Silver Creek Baptist Church. He works as a real estate broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lifestyle Properties in Hendersonville. Previously a Polk County Commissioner starting at age 22 , where he served as Chairman and achieved milestones like record-low unemployment, top-ranked schools, employee pay raises, a new law enforcement facility, and hosting a major sporting event without tax increases. Notable state roles include Deputy Majority Whip , the youngest member of the NC General Assembly, Vice Chair of Appropriations and Commerce Committees, Chair of Subcommittee on Appropriations for Information Technology, and member of committees on Education K-12, Banking, Homeland Security, Wildlife Resources, and others. He enjoys hunting, fishing, family time, and outdoor activities with his dog Scout.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: First-generation college student; Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte .
• Political Experience:
  • Representative, NC House District 113 .
  • Polk County Commissioner .
  • Various advisory boards: Dept. of Transportation, Mental Health Regional, Juvenile Crime Prevention.
  • Key legislative positions: House Deputy Majority Whip, committee leadership in appropriations, commerce, education, and oversight.