

Monae Johnson
Republican | South Dakota
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Monae Johnson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
Secretary of State
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Black Hills State College, Spearfish, 1981
WORK & MILITARY
South Dakota Secretary of State, Receptionist and Pistol Permit Administrator, 4.5
South Dakota Secretary of State, Administrative Coordinator, 3.5
The Working Woman's Assistant, Owner, 10 years
Mid-Dakota Diesel, LLC, Vice President, 19 years
AFFILIATIONS
Aglow International, State President, Cen-Kota Republican Women
President, Meade County Republican Women, President
South Dakota Federation of Republican Women, 1st Vice President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Stand For Health Freedom
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Family Heritage Alliance, Rapid City
South Dakota Right to Life, Rapid City
Pastor Scott Craig, Landmark Community Church, Rapid City
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Bruce Whalen (2006)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
All life is precious no matter the circumstances, and abortion is an act against the Creator.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code needs to be simplified, without loopholes, and should raise just enough revenues to fund only those services that are truly the responsibility of government. Taxes should not be used for social engineering.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
National government spending must be restrained in the area of the ever-expansive social programs that are better addressed at the family, church, and state level. States are far better equipped to assess the people's needs as well as the way to meet those needs.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We need to continue to increase ability to monitor radical elements throughout the world, give proper support to our armed forces. We need to encourage stabilization and deradicalization abroad and provide assimilation opportunities to those who are here now, through outreach and education.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
Israel in our strongest ally in the region.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We must not allow out southern border to be overrun.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration has traditionally been allowed to draw productive citizens to our country, and to be a safe haven for those who have no other options to protect themselves.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
So many children have many different learning styles, and allowing blended choices is more effective.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have been a Christian most of my life and have a Biblical world view. The Bible is my guide. I have a heart for those in need and have volunteered in many wonderful organizations to make life better for those that need help.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Paper Ballots must remain the center and hallmark of our elections. Post-Election Reviews to determine the accuracy of our elections are needed to ensure confidene in the elections. Smaller Precincts No voting machines
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, and it is anti-Christian, the Lord came to save us all, and racism divides the body of Christ and our country. All of us should stand under one flag and should be working together in making our communities wonderful places to live.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government exists to create a framework for society to protect itself and to create the sandbox of understood laws and rules to make sure that individual liberties and rights are protected. Government also exists to make sure that its society can perpetuate into the future, and so by making laws that promote and benefit the traditional family, is to be expected.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Look for future interviews as our campaign progressed through the season.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
My goal is to make voting easy but cheating hard. One vote, one person! I want to give entrepreneurs the chance to fulfill their dreams by helping them start up their businesses in South Dakota.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None - the 2nd Amendment guarantees our right to own firearms.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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