John Jun
John Jun (Republican Party) is running for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 115. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.
Jun completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
John Jun served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 1990. He earned an associate degree from Dallas College North Lake in 2004 and a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University in 2004. He earned a law degree from the Florida Coastal School of Law in 2012. His career experience includes working as an attorney at law.[1]
Jun has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Coppell Library Community Builders
- Coppell Citizen’s Police Academy
- Coppell Lions Club
- FBI Citizen’s Academy
- Korean Society of Dallas
- Korean Trade Association of Dallas
- Asian American Advisory Committee for Congressman Ron Wright
- Asian American Advisory Committee for Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
- Coppell High School Golf Booster Club
- Coppell Youth Soccer Association
- Coppell Youth Baseball Association
- Korean American Coalition DFW Chapter
- North Texas Korean Elders Association
- New Korean School of Dallas
- New Song Church
Elections
2024
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
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General election for Texas House of Representatives District 115
Cassandra Garcia Hernandez and John Jun are running in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on November 5, 2024.
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 | Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D)  | |
 | John Jun (R) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115
Cassandra Garcia Hernandez defeated Kate Rumsey and Scarlett Cornwallis in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cassandra Garcia Hernandez | 58.4 | 4,618 |
 | Kate Rumsey | 30.5 | 2,414 | |
 | Scarlett Cornwallis | 11.1 | 875 | |
| Total votes: 7,907 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115
John Jun advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Jun | 100.0 | 8,119 |
| Total votes: 8,119 | |||
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Campaign finance
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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John Jun completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jun's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a Korean American born in South Korea, immigrated to Guam, USA at the age of 10. I graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Guam at age 16, joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served on the carrier U.S.S. John F. Kennedy for 4 years doing two Mediterranean tours. After honorable discharge in 1990, I met my wife Judy and we got married in 1995. I have lived in Coppell for over 24-years, and my wife and I have raised our four children-Ariel, Jessica, Jamie and Samuel-through Coppell ISD at Lakeside Elementary, Middle North and CHS. I have been serving the DFW Metroplex for the last 24 years as a volunteer in various capacity.
- Christian. I am a Christian, and I am where I am because I have been blessed and guided by Him. I have a wonderful wife who has supported me since we met at every stage of my life since, and I have 4 wonderful kids who have given us minimal headaches and heartaches. These blessings are what has led to me to give back and serve the community and citizens in various ways.
- Veteran. I am a proud veteran who has served the U.S. Navy on the carrier U.S.S. John F. Kennedy from 1986-1990. I have served as an aviation machinist, flight deck crew and as a nuclear weapons loading/unloading team member. Although not perfect, I am blessed to be living in the greatest country in the world, and I am blessed to be able to give back and make a difference.
- Servant. I have served the community for over 24 years in various capacity, and I would be honored to serve as the state representative. Although I am now involved in politic, I don't consider myself as a politician. Instead, I am a servant because at the end of the day, it's not about me, my personal goals, agenda or ambitions. Rather, it's about the citizens, their issues and concerns that I should be advocating for in the interest of the community.
Business regulation, public health, education, veterans affair, criminal justice, etc.
Jesus our Lord-to stay true to being a Servant, Mahatma Gandhi-to be the change I wish to see in this world.
The Bible-to remind myself as to the reason for getting into politics-which is to serve.
Having the mindset of a servant, willing to serve in the interest of and for the betterment of the community.
Be willing to learn about the citizen's issues and concerns to find best ways to advocate for them and to give them a voice.
Assassination of Korean President Jung Hee Park in 1979, which happened 8 months after I arrived in Guam, USA.
Newspaper delivery boy. I did it for about 2 years during middle school.
Open door, two way relationship.
Border, drug and human trafficking control, reliable energy and business policies.
Yes, especially local governance to understand the city and the citizens' needs and concerns.
Yes, it's always better to have a good relationship with other legislators to be efficient and effective.
Business & Industry, Criminal Jurisprudence, Defense & Veterans' Affairs, Human Services, Public Education, Public Health, Ways & Means to name a few.
Transparency and accountability are must to earn the trust of the citizens.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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