PoliticIt Podcast John D. Johnson

Join Senator John D. Johnson and Matt Hymas, Utah State School Board member, for a discussion. Matt is currently campaigning for re-election to continue representing District 10 on the Utah State Board of Education.
Matt Hymas was raised in West Valley City, Utah. He has a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Teaching from the University of Utah, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Central Michigan University. He has been in education since 2008 as a teacher, coach, athletic director, junior high director, assistant secondary director, high school director, and is currently the Executive Director at Excelsior Academy.
Matt is an advocate for education in all forms and believes that regardless of where a family chooses to be educated, it is the best possible education for them. Matt’s time in the classroom has helped him better understand the needs of students, parents, and teachers. His time as an administrator has brought a different perspective to the needs of families and communities. When he’s not working, Matt enjoys spending time in the mountains — any time he can get to a lake or river for fishing, he’ll take it. He also enjoys coaching, working with his hands, and simply being near his family.
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Join Senator John D. Johnson and Kim Coleman, current Vice Chair of the Utah Republican Party, and a candidate for Republican National Committeewoman for Utah. Kim believes in people, and she believes in the power of associations that unite them. She believes the Republican Party has a vital role to play in our national politics as the vehicle for conservative values, the infrastructure for electing the people who will carry those values into the halls of government, and the amplified voice for freedom.
 
Utah leads our great nation in so many ways, and it is time Utah takes a stronger position of influence and action on the Republican National Committee. Kim is ready and exceptionally qualified to serve alongside our National Committeeman on the RNC to ensure Republicans are elected to the Presidency in '24, '28 and beyond and to gain and maintain majorities in Congress.
 
Powerful and steady forces continue to tear at the fabric of our nation-from enemies foreign and domestic, seen an unseen. Kim will work to resist those forces like my children's futures depend on it. Moreover, I will work with Republican leaders across the county to create a triple strategy of reviving Americans' natural tendency toward conservatism, taking the fight to our active battleground states and providing proactive resistance in red states that are overlooked due to the flawed assumption that they will always be okay.
 
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Join Senator John D. Johnson for a discussion alongside James Moss, Chair of the Utah State School Board. "Jim" is currently campaigning for re-election to continue representing District 12 on the Utah State Board of Education.
 
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Join Senator John D. Johnson in a conversation with Carson Jorgensen, a conservative convention-only candidate for governor. Carson emphasizes the need for strong leadership over mere "followship." It's time to prioritize integrity over popularity and steer away from the middle ground. Our state requires a clear conservative direction with dedicated leaders committed to that path. Despite claims of being "Best Managed," our state budget has more than doubled since 2014. It's imperative to rein in spending and return to true fiscal conservatism. We must empower parents in education, ensure our curriculum aligns with Utah values, and allocate funding directly to classrooms rather than administrative offices.
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Join Senator John D. Johnson as he engages in dialogue with Heidi Balderree, an incumbent candidate vying for re-election in the State Senate District 22. Heidi brings a wealth of political experience to the table, having served as the Community Engagement Director for Americans for Prosperity. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to rallying and unifying conscientious citizens passionate about advocating for policies aimed at enhancing people's livelihoods. Beyond her expertise in coalition-building and spearheading conservative educational initiatives, Heidi has been instrumental in driving substantial legislative reforms, notably in areas such as school choice and reducing income taxes.
 
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Join Senator John D. Johnson as he converses with Trevor Lee, a candidate seeking re-election for the State Representative seat in Utah's District 16.
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