Monae Johnson
Monae Johnson | |
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| Secretary of State of South Dakota | |
| Assumed office December 5, 2022 | |
| Governor | Kristi Noem |
| Preceded by | Steve Barnett |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Black Hills State University |
Monae Johnson is an American politician from
South Dakota Secretary of State
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Johnson worked for the office of the
South Dakota Secretary of State for eight years. She announced her candidacy for the 2022 election for secretary of state in February 2022.[1] She challenged the incumbent, Steve Barnett, for the Republican nomination at the Republican convention on June 25, and won the nomination.[2] During the campaign, Johnson refused to acknowledge that Joe Biden was the legitimate winner of the 2020 United States presidential election.[3] She defeated Democrat Tom Cool in the November 8 general election.[4][5] Barnett resigned from office in December, and Governor Kristi Noem appointed Johnson to the office effective December 5, and her own term began on January 2.[6]
References
- ^ Cameron, Kesia (February 24, 2022). "Monae Johnson announced bid to become South Dakota's next Secretary of State". Dakotanewsnow.com. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "South Dakota GOP picks experience for AG, bumps an incumbent". AP News. June 25, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "South Dakota Secretary of State candidates discuss election challenges". Siouxlandproud.com. October 18, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "South Dakota election results, updates and more as races are called". Argusleader.com. November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "South Dakota's new secretary of state questions election integrity". Blackhillsfox.com. November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "Monae Johnson becomes SD secretary of state a little early". December 2, 2022.
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