Commissioner Doug Johnson knows why people run for office."When I first ran, I didn't like what I saw. I thought people were putting the cart before the horse, and I could change things from the inside," he said.It's been eight years since Johnson, 49, was first elected in 2004 from District 3. His challenger is rancher Frank Godecke.District 3 includes part of Gardnerville and southeast Douglas County, but the commissioner is elected at-large.Both candidates are RepublicansJohnson is seeking a third term because he believes the county can capitalize on his years of experience, especially at the Nevada Legislature."We've come a …


