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Sheryl Johnson
Sheryl Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Sheryl Johnson earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1985. Her career experience includes working as an educator, retail manager, and home-based business owner.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: United States House of Representatives election in South Dakota, 2024
South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)
South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District
Incumbent Dusty Johnson defeated Sheryl Johnson in the general election for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dusty Johnson (R) | 72.0 | 303,630 |
 | Sheryl Johnson (D)  | 28.0 | 117,818 | |
| Total votes: 421,448 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sheryl Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bert Olson (D)
- Zach Kovach (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dusty Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Christopher Sanders (R)
- Justin McNeal (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Johnson in this election.
2022
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 11
Incumbent Jim Stalzer defeated Sheryl Johnson in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 11 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Stalzer (R) | 55.2 | 5,289 |
| Sheryl Johnson (D) | 44.8 | 4,286 | |
| Total votes: 9,575 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sheryl Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 11.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jim Stalzer advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 11.
2020
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 11 (2 seats)
Incumbent Chris Karr and incumbent Mark Willadsen defeated Sheryl Johnson and Margaret Kuipers in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chris Karr (R) | 29.3 | 7,253 |
| ✔ |  | Mark Willadsen (R) | 29.0 | 7,172 |
| Sheryl Johnson (D) | 23.8 | 5,900 | |
 | Margaret Kuipers (D) | 17.9 | 4,429 | |
| Total votes: 24,754 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sheryl Johnson and Margaret Kuipers advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 11.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Chris Karr and incumbent Mark Willadsen advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 11.
2018
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 11 (2 seats)
Incumbent Mark Willadsen and incumbent Chris Karr defeated Sheryl Johnson and Margaret Kuipers in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 11 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Willadsen (R) | 28.8 | 5,436 |
| ✔ | | Chris Karr (R) | 27.7 | 5,227 |
| Sheryl Johnson (D) | 23.6 | 4,450 | |
| Margaret Kuipers (D) | 20.0 | 3,769 | |
| Total votes: 18,882 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 11 (2 seats)
Sheryl Johnson and Margaret Kuipers advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 11 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Sheryl Johnson |
| ✔ | | Margaret Kuipers |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 11 (2 seats)
Incumbent Chris Karr and incumbent Mark Willadsen advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 11 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Karr |
| ✔ | | Mark Willadsen |
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Campaign themes
2024
Campaign website
Sheryl Johnson’s campaign website stated the following:
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Support for Small and Family-Owned Farms We must provide vital support to small and family-owned farms that are the backbone of our rural communities. By offering financial assistance, technical support, and resources for sustainable farming practices, we can ensure that these farms remain viable and productive for future generations. Crop Insurance and Disaster Relief In the face of unpredictable weather and natural disasters, we have to consider crop insurance and disaster relief. These strengthen a safety net for our farmers, helping them recover from rough conditions so they can continue their crucial work of feeding us and our nation. Investment in Rural Infrastructure While the proposed bill includes investments in rural infrastructure, including improvements to some roads, bridges, and broadband internet access, we can do more and do better. These improvements are critical for the success of modern farming operations and for the quality of life in our rural communities. Support for Conservation and Sustainability Our farmers are committed caretakers of the land, and the Farm Bill’s focus on conservation and sustainable practices is essential. By promoting soil health, water conservation, and responsible land management, we can ensure the long-term productivity and environmental health of our agricultural land. Market Access and Trade Expanding market access and securing fair trade agreements are vital components of the Farm Bill. These provisions help South Dakota’s farmers reach new markets, both domestically and internationally, ensuring they receive fair prices for their products and remain competitive on a globally. Research and Innovation Investing in agricultural research and innovation is key to addressing the challenges of tomorrow. We need a Farm Bill that supports research that develops new technologies and practices, helping our farmers increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve crop yields. [2] |
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| —Sheryl Johnson’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sheryl Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson '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 married a member of the Navy and became a military wife. While my husband was deployed during Desert Storm, I lived at Camp Lejeune raising our young daughter alone. After he returned from the war, we grew our family by having three more daughters. I worked in the school system and also started my own small business. I recently retired, but I actively volunteer in my community.
I was raised and remained a Republican for many years but became a Democrat after the Republican party shift away from the ideals of freedom, inclusion, personal responsibility, and fiscal responsibility.
I am running because our Congress has been broken now for years. This current session is the least productive and most ineffective Congress in our country’s history. What we need is a South Dakota mom in DC who will fight for our freedoms and knows how to get things done by working with others to do what’s best for our country and South Dakota.- We need a SD mom in Congresswoman because our freedoms are under attack. We’ve lost the freedom of women to make their own decisions about their families and reproductive health. The freedom of couples to grow their families by IVF treatments is threatened. Our freedom to vote and elect the representatives we want is being denied. The freedom of the LBGTQ+ and Two Spirit communities and as well as other minority groups are constantly menaced. We need a Freedom Fighter in Congress- someone who will fight for the quality of life and safety of each and every citizen of South Dakota!
- We must pass comprehensive immigration reform legislation to address the crisis at the border. To solve this, we must push bipartisan bills, like the Senate proposal that Republican Senator Lankford worked to put together. I feel for the people trying to come to the US for a better life for themselves and their children. We can’t demonize and degrade people just because they are fleeing a desperate situation. But we are a nation of laws and rules. There is a process to come to this country and we need to make sure it’s followed. We need enough border guards to stop illegal crossings and we need more judges to hear the backlog of cases. We need reform so there's a path for immigrants to enter legally, work and pay taxes.
- I support lowering the cost of medical care and prescriptions. I support landowners in having the freedom to make their own decisions on the use of their land. I support building the infrastructure needed for economic development in our rural areas and small towns.
Taking away our freedoms seems to be the incumbents' biggest issue! I will fight for the freedom of all South Dakotans to live their lives how they want to in peace and safety without big government telling the, what to do!
It did have problems. The store was a mess, it had gone through several managers in a couple years, it was losing money and employee morale was low because they were always being told what a bad store it was. They took one look at me, a young 21-year-old and I’m sure they thought ‘great’ – what does SHE know?
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2022
Sheryl Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Sheryl Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 7, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Sheryl Johnson’s campaign website, “Proposed Farm Bill Bad for South Dakota,” accessed June 3, 2024
