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RepublicanRunning for SD Governor · 2026
Dusty Johnson
Dustin Michael Johnson is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he served as South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner from 2005 to 2011, when he was appointed chief of staff to Governor Dennis Daugaard, a position he held until 2014. Between his state political career and congressional service, Johnson was the vice-president of Vantage Point Solutions in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Born 1976 · Pierre, South Dakota , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson is running for South Dakota governor in 2026. Serving South Dakota's at-large congressional district since 2019, Johnson previously served as the state's Public Utilities Commissioner from 2005 to 2011 and chief of staff to Governor Dennis Daugaard from 2011 to 2014. He also worked as vice-president of Vantage Point Solutions before his congressional election.
Governing & voting record
What Johnson did in office.
MeasureYearAction
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
Became Public Law No: 119-61.
2025
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 East Sharpfish Street in Rosebud,
Became Public Law No: 116-228.
2019
Became law
Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
2026
Sponsored
Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
2026
Sponsored
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
2026
Sponsored
Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026
Sponsored
Tribal Police Department Parity Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Spea
2026
Sponsored
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Johnson votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Johnson
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
73
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 563 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
99%voted with Republicans · 1% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
2019United States representative
since 2019
Public favorability
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No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
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No campaign finance on file
FEC filings appear here once the candidate's committee reports. Early-cycle and self-funding candidates often have nothing on record yet.
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
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Republican · SD Governor
Dusty Johnson
Dustin Michael Johnson is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he served as South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner from 2005 to 2011, when he was appointed chief of staff to Governor Dennis Daugaard, a position he held until 2014. Between his state political career and congressional service, Johnson was the vice-president of Vantage Point Solutions in Mitchell, South Dakota.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson is running for South Dakota governor in 2026. Serving South Dakota's at-large congressional district since 2019, Johnson previously served as the state's Public Utilities Commissioner from 2005 to 2011 and chief of staff to Governor Dennis Daugaard from 2011 to 2014. He also worked as vice-president of Vantage Point Solutions before his congressional election.
Governing & voting record
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
2025 · BECAME LAW
Became
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 East Sharpfish Street in Rosebud,
2019 · BECAME LAW
Became
Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Sponsored
Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Sponsored
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Sponsored
Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026
2026 · SPONSORED
Sponsored
Tribal Police Department Parity Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Sponsored
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
2019United States representative
since 2019
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
How Johnson votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Johnson
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
73
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 563 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
99%voted with Republicans · 1% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
—
No campaign finance on file
FEC filings appear here once the candidate's committee reports. Early-cycle and self-funding candidates often have nothing on record yet.
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
