Monae is a solid and sincere person. I first met Monae while my husband was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base, we have remained friends for over 20 years. During the course of our friendship, Monae has proven to be a positive, trusting and loyal friend, and God-driven in all her actions and  decisions! The skills and traits my husband and I have  observed make Monae the perfect fit for reelection for the beautiful state of South Dakota!

To God be the glory,

I have known Monae Johnson for just under 20 years, in both a personal and professional capacity.

Monae is a person of exceptional character. I have always had tremendous respect for her, and confidence in her ability and strong ethical values in her service as Secretary of State, as well as a South Dakota mother and conservative woman of faith.

Her commitment to South Dakota’s leadership in securing strong election security standards is paramount for future elections in South Dakota.

As the wife of a disabled US Army Veteran and the mother of a child with autism, I appreciate Monae’s commitment to veterans and the community. In these roles, as well as in my capacity as Mrs. South Dakota International 2019, we have had the pleasure of working together to support Zonta and other organizations in the community.  

I wholeheartedly endorse Monae Johnson for South Dakota Secretary of State. She brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise to support the people of South Dakota with transparency and vision.

I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Monae Johnson for over 20 years, and I can honestly say that she is a “straight shooter.”

She is very smart and honest, and she can be trusted to do what she says she will do.

She constantly strives to do the best job possible for the state she loves…South Dakota.

With her background in the Secretary of State office, and the excellence she has demonstrated, she is the perfect person for the job.

With no hesitation, she has my vote!

I wholeheartedly endorse Monae Johnson for the position of South Dakota Secretary of State. Having known Monae Johnson for the past 20 years, I have witnessed firsthand her dedication to public service, integrity, and commitment to enhancing the electoral and administrative processes in our state.

I first encountered Monae many years ago in Rapid City, South Dakota, while I was serving as a Guest Speaker for DOVE Career Development, Inc., an organization I founded that focused on faith-based workforce development. At that time, we were beneficiaries of federal grants under the George W. Bush administration’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative, aimed at fostering business development within diverse faith communities, including workforce components shared with Pine Ridge leadership.

Both my husband, Larry, and I are originally from South Dakota, having recently moved back after Larry completed 34 years of military service. Our shared experiences extend beyond DOVE; both Larry and I, along with Monae, have backgrounds in operating small businesses and extensive community service.

It is my observation that Monae has a proven track record in managing state elections with a focus on voter access and security. Her current and ongoing work in updating voter registration systems with an emphasis on enhanced audit has set benchmarks for other states to follow, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to governance.

Monae is known for her exceptional leadership, solid understanding of state laws, and commitment to non-partisanship in election management.Her experience directly aligns with the responsibilities of the Secretary of State, especially in ensuring elections are conducted fairly and effectively. Monae has consistently advocated for policies that enhance civic engagement and public trust in our electoral system. Under Monae’s leadership, we can expect continued improvements in areas like voter education, election integrity, and the modernization of state services.

I am confident that Monae will continue to bring dedication, expertise, and a passion for serving South Dakota to the role of Secretary of State.

Thank you for considering this endorsement. I strongly believe that Monae Johnson is the best candidate for this critical position.

I have known Monae Johnson most of her life.  She is a lifelong South Dakotan, as I am, who is compassionate and very dedicated to the people of this state. 

Monae spent eight years working under past Secretaries of State, learning every aspect of this office. In addition, she was a small business owner, a mother, grandmother and a volunteer in her community.  

The success of the recent state-wide election here is South Dakota proves she has the ability to tackle this enormous task with grace and leadership.  If any problems would arise, she and her well-trained staff in the office and in the field could resolve the situation easily. 

I keep in contact with Monae on a regular basis and I am convinced she will be a success in anything she pursues, whether it is a second term as Secretary of State or another elected office.  She has common sense and a conviction to meet the needs of the people of South Dakota.