Dusty 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 was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2018 election, succeeding Kristi Noem, who resigned to become Governor of South Dakota. Johnson has previously held various positions in state government, including serving as the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission chairman from 2011 to 2018.
Born on May 30, 1976, in Canton, South Dakota, Johnson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from South Dakota State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law. Before his election to Congress, he worked in telecommunications policy and rural development, contributing to infrastructure and broadband expansion initiatives in rural areas.
In Congress, Johnson has focused on agricultural policy, rural broadband, infrastructure, and fiscal conservatism. He serves on several committees, including the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Johnson has generally maintained a low-profile, moderate stance within the Republican Party and has been re-elected multiple times with strong support in his district.
Accurate information about his personal life, outside of public service, is limited and not widely reported in reliable sources.