Dusty Johnson
Sourced recordU.S. House - SD · At-Large Congressional District
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Profile Snapshot
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. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
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Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
33/34 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 33 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialDusty Johnson is a candidate for U.S. House - SDprofile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on AGOA Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Remote Access Security Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Affordable HOMES Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Breaking the Gridlock Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call of the House
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call by States
- VerifiedRaised $4,377,059.46 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Dusty Johnson’s text messages accessed in Biden’s DOJ investigation - Dakota News Now
- VerifiedNews coverage: Dusty Johnson's text messages among those accessed in Trump investigation - The Dakota Scout
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Dusty Johnson Says Biden DOJ Reviewed His Text Messages in Arctic Frost Probe - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Dusty Johnson Highlights Ongoing Postal Service Delays in South Dakota - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Q&A: Dusty Johnson analyzes his defeat and future, saying ‘I want to lead a life of consequence’ - South Dakota Searchlight
- VerifiedNews coverage: What next for not-so-high-flyers Kristi Noem and Dusty Johnson? - The South Dakota Standard
- VerifiedNews coverage: Dusty Johnson reflects on Governor’s race, what comes next - Dakota News Now
- VerifiedNews coverage: Defeat Leaves Dusty Johnson, South Dakota Republicans At Political Crossroads - Aberdeen Insider
- VerifiedNews coverage: Dusty Johnson: The Problem Solver candidate for SD governor? - South Dakota News Watch
- VerifiedNews coverage: Fact brief: Did Dusty Johnson lead the House in charter-flight expenses? - KOTA Territory News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Fact brief: Did Dusty Johnson lead the House in charter-flight expenses? - South Dakota News Watch
- VerifiedNews coverage: South Dakota 2026 Poll: Toby Doeden, Dusty Johnson Lead Primary for Governor - - Emerson Polling
- VerifiedNews coverage: South Dakota 2026 Poll: Dusty Johnson Leads Incumbent Larry Rhoden in Governor Election - - Emerson Polling
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-02-25: 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 Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-02-25: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-02-04: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-04-29: Subcommittee Hearings Held
2026-02-03: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
2026-04-16: Subcommittee Hearings Held
2026-04-29: Subcommittee Hearings Held
2026-01-16: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-12-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Voting Record Feed
Public Statements
ss="block block--dustyjohnson-evo-custom-58-breadcrumbs"> Home Media Press Releases July 22, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with several of U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson’s (R-S.D.) priorities, including funding for the Ellsworth Air Force Base B-21 Raiders, securing America’s supply chain, improving border security, and countering China. Johnson Targeted by Biden DOJ’s Arctic Frost July 16, 2026 Press Release
iorities Included in Annual Defense Bill July 22, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with several of U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson’s (R-S.D.) priorities, including funding for the Ellsworth Air Force Base B-21 Raiders, securing America’s supply chain, improving border security, and countering China. July 16, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) released the follow
strong>Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) released the following statement regarding Operation Arctic Frost in which President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice officials obtained and reviewed the Congressman’s text messages. The investigative team improperly reviewed the messages of 44 Members of Congress. Issues : Congress July 15, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General
ont-weight-bold"> Johnson Highlights Postal Service Improvement Areas July 15, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner highlighting geographic areas of South Dakota still experiencing Postal Service delays and service issues. June 15, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced nine South Dakotans will be attending the United States service
s service academies. They will begin their military training at their respective schools in June. Johnson nominated each of these students in December 2025, and they recently accepted their appointment offers. This is a highly competitive process; approximately ten percent of applicants receive appointment offers across the five service academies. Issues : Education May 22, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to invest in America’s critical tra
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