David Johnson

Background

David Johnson served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force and Reserve from 1986 to 1994 and has served in both the South Dakota House and Senate. His campaign says he owns Johnson Tree Service, which has operated since 1980; the sources reviewed do not state how long he has lived in the area.

Sources: David Johnson campaign website, David Johnson campaign website

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Constitutional rights

  He says he supports protecting and defending the U.S. and South Dakota constitutions, safeguarding the right to bear arms, and supporting quality-of-life issues in western South Dakota.

  David Johnson campaign website

• Budget and government

  He says he balanced the state budget for eight consecutive years without raising taxes and supports reducing government bureaucracy.

  David Johnson campaign website