Pierre, S.D. (Jan. 9, 2025) - South Dakota Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson today announced her intention to seek re-election, aiming to continue her mission of enhancing service, transparency, and security for all South Dakotans. "It has been the privilege of a...

For Immediate Release – July 6, 2022   (Rapid City, SD)— Monae Johnson thanked Secretary Barnett, “I want to take this opportunity to thank Steve Barnett for his years of service to the State of South Dakota, first as State Auditor for eight years, and then as...

For Immediate Release – July 6, 2022   (Rapid City, SD)— Republican Secretary of State nominee Monae Johnson said, “I am truly honored and humbled to be entrusted with the Republican nomination for Secretary of State. I understand the challenges we will face in the...

For Immediate Release – June 8, 2022 Rapid City - June 8, 2022   Several press reports were in the news yesterday about incorrect ballots at polling places and voters given the wrong ballot. "The issues we have seen emphasize the importance of training for County...