District 2 - Libertarian Party of Mississippi

03/02/2023

01/14/2023

01/31/2022

PRESS RELEASE: Johnson files papers to attain Mississippi Congressional seat

Alden Johnson of Petal has submitted his qualifiying papers to the Libertarian Party of Mississippi for the 2022 election seeking the office of U.S. Representative of the fourth Congressional District.

Johnson is currently a Lieutenant for the City of Petal’s fire department, where he has become efficient in hazardous materials response, radiation response, rope rescues, and many other disciplines. Previously, he served at the Hattiesburg Fire Department after graduating from the fire academy in early 2016. He is also a nationally registered emergency medical technician.

Prior to becoming a firefighter, Johnson worked at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg and attended Jones College. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout after participating in the Boy Scouts of America for seven years.

Johnson states that his views are simple. “You should have the right to live your life as you see fit, as long as you don’t infringe on another’s right to do the same. 74% of Mississippians seem to believe the same thing.”

He has signed a “Term Limits Pledge” stating he would serve no longer than six years or three terms of two years. After serving in Congress, he would like to return to working in fire and rescue.

Johnson is married to Pa’Shance Johnson, and they reside in Petal.

01/31/2022

Congratulations to our new leadership! thank you for stepping up.

Chair: Mario Lozano
Vice Chair: Scott Colson
Secretary: Misty Foster
Treasurer: Bill Kalles

01/27/2022

This bill will be a step in the right direction. Governor Tate Reeves must sign this bill and realize the will of the 74% of voters who voted for Initiative 65 last November.
We do have a couple of issues with the bill, however. This bill doesn't address people already incarcerated for using cannabis as medicine. We support the legalization of cannabis for recreational use, not just medical. We still have a long way to go before this fight is over!

More than 14 months after voters in Mississippi passed an initiative to legalize medical marijuana—a law the state Supreme Court later overturned—Republican-led lawmakers have sent a bill to the governor on Wednesday that would establish a more limited cannabis program for patients, the result o...