Ben Johnson II
Ben Johnson II is a member of the Riverside County Board of Education in California, representing Area 2. He assumed office on July 1, 2022. His current term ends on July 1, 2030.
Johnson ran for re-election to the Riverside County Board of Education to represent Area 2 in California. He won in the general election on June 2, 2026.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Riverside County, California (2026)
General election
General election for Riverside County Board of Education Trustee Area 2
Incumbent Ben Johnson II (Nonpartisan) defeated Janet Long (Nonpartisan) in the general election for Riverside County Board of Education Trustee Area 2 on June 2, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ben Johnson II (Nonpartisan) | 62.0 | 32,220 | |
| Janet Long (Nonpartisan) | 38.0 | 19,757 | ||
| Total votes: 51,977 | |||
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Endorsements
Johnson received the following endorsements.
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Riverside County, California (2022)
General election
General election for Riverside County Board of Education Trustee Area 2
Ben Johnson II defeated Eric Mooney in the general election for Riverside County Board of Education Trustee Area 2 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ben Johnson II (Nonpartisan) | 51.7 | 16,483 | |
| Eric Mooney (Nonpartisan) | 48.3 | 15,408 | ||
| Total votes: 31,891 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Johnson's campaign website stated the following:
Collaborative Relationships
- Transparent Relationships with all education partners
- Engaging in open and honest communication
- Supporting educators to meet the challenges of raising attainment for all students
Academic Strength
- Critical thinking: Helping our students to think independently, logically, and clearly will benefit them regardless of their career choice.
- Thriving Environments: Reinforcing that students are unique and one size does not fit all.
- Bold Thinking and Risk Taking to bring innovative ideas and programs to Riverside County
Access to Opportunities
- Common Sense Approach to Education: Students are the forefront of all decision making.
- Advocating to ensure that ALL students in Riverside County have access the same resources as student in surrounding communities
- Jobs: Our region prepares all students for college and/or career. While supporting growth careers in our region.
— Ben Johnson II's campaign website (March 21, 2026)
2022
Ben Johnson II did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
