Corey Johnson

Corey Johnson is the Republican candidate for the North Dakota House of Representatives, District 23, in the November 3, 2026 general election, after advancing from the June 9, 2026 Republican primary.[1][2] According to Ballotpedia, his career includes work as a firefighter and paramedic, and his survey response describes nearly two decades in emergency services.[1][3]

Johnson graduated from Brockway Area High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia Southern University in 2020, according to Ballotpedia.[1] His Ballotpedia survey response says he began in public service in western Pennsylvania as a volunteer in the fire service and a full-time paramedic before moving to Williston, North Dakota.[3] It also says he serves on the Upper Missouri District Health Board and the North Dakota EMS Association.[3]

In the survey, Johnson's campaign described its approach as grounded in conservative principles, including limited government, personal responsibility, public safety and respect for taxpayers.[3] It listed public safety and EMS sustainability among his priorities and said he supports responsible oil and gas development, with revenue from the Williston Basin reinvested in western North Dakota communities.[3] He named public safety, healthcare, energy and family law as policy areas he is passionate about.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.