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Matthew Todd Johnson
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Matthew Todd Johnson, who serves under the name Todd Johnson, is the Republican incumbent for North Carolina State Senate District 35, representing Cabarrus and Union Counties. First elected to the Senate in 2018, he is now serving his fourth term. He holds the position of Senate Majority Whip (2025–present). He is running for reelection in 2026 against Democratic challenger Christine Winward.
Johnson describes himself as a conservative focused on business development and public service.
Background and education
Johnson grew up in Wadesboro, North Carolina, and currently resides in Unionville, NC. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Society from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2000.
Career
Johnson is the President of Johnson Insurance Management, an insurance firm founded in 1991 that has grown to eight locations. Prior to his legislative service, he served four terms as a Union County Commissioner.
Johnson has served on the Jesse Helms Center Board of Directors.
Family
Not available from public sources.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Johnson”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Johnson”.