Mark Johnston (South Dakota)
Mark Johnston (b. September 21, 1962) is a former Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 12. Johnston was elected to the South Dakota State Senate in 2010. He resigned to take a job as Vice President of Health Policy with Sanford Health, effective May 31, 2013.[1] Governor Dennis Daugaard appointed R. Blake Curd to fill the vacant seat.[2]
Biography
Johnston has served in the South Dakota Army National Guard. He has also worked as Press Secretary for the South Dakota Governor's office. During his tenure, he was the Vice President of Administration and Corporate Communication for Sanford and MeritCare Health System.
Johnston earned his B.S. in business administration from Northwest Missouri State University.[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
In the 2013 legislative session, Johnston served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Education, Chair |
| • State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Johnston served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • State Affairs |
Elections
2012
Johnston won re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 12. Johnston defeated Scott Bartlett in the Republican primary on June 5 and defeated Kent Alberty (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Mark Johnston Incumbent |
56.3% | 5,902 | |
| Democratic | Kent Alberty | 43.7% | 4,588 | |
| Total Votes | 10,490 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Mark Johnston Incumbent |
68.2% | 731 |
| Scott Bartlett | 31.8% | 341 |
| Total Votes | 1,072 | |
2010
Johnston did not have any opposition in the June 8 primary. He defeated incumbent Sandy Jerstad (D) in the November 2 general election.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 12 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark Johnston (R)
|
6,094 | 54.36% | ||
| Sandy Jerstad (D) | 5,117 | 45.64% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Johnston and his wife Julie have two children.
Recent news
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External links
- Mark Johnston campaign website
- Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
- Mark Johnston on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ South Dakota State News, "Sen. Mark Johnston To Resign - Gov. Daugaard Invites Public Input On Replacement," May 2, 2013
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Governor appoints Curd to vacant SD Senate seat," June 5, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart: Senator J. Mark Johnston (SD)
- ↑ Office of the South Dakota Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed April 9, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," June 12, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sandy Jerstad (D) |
South Dakota State Senate District 12 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
