Jake Hunter Johnson is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives who has represented the 113th district (covering all or parts of Polk, Henderson, McDowell, and Rutherford counties) since 2019.
Johnson was born and raised on a farm in Saluda, a small town in Polk County. He was the first member of his family to attend college. Johnson graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and a minor in economics.
Johnson became involved in politics during his college years. At the age of 22, he was elected to the Polk County Board of Commissioners in 2016, becoming one of the youngest elected officials in North Carolina at the time. After initially serving as the board's vice chairman, he was appointed chairman in December 2017.
During his tenure, the board oversaw initiatives that included reductions in the county unemployment rate, pay increases for county employees, construction of a new law enforcement facility, and economic development efforts connected to the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games held at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring.
Prior to his appointment to the House in 2019, Johnson was reported to be considering a run for Secretary of State in 2020.
Johnson was appointed to the North Carolina House of Representatives in August 2019 to fill the unexpired term of Cody Henson in the 113th district. He was elected to his first full term in 2020 and was subsequently re-elected in 2022 and 2024.
In 2023, Johnson was appointed House Deputy Majority Whip.
In October 2025, former House Majority Leader Mike Hager announced his intention to challenge Johnson in the Republican primary for the seat in 2026. Johnson defeated Hager in the 2026 primary with over 60 percent of the vote.
Johnson works as a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Johnson resides in Polk County, North Carolina. He enjoys outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing, and spends time with his family and his dog, Scout. He is a member of Silver Creek Baptist Church in Mill Spring, North Carolina.
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