Sheryl Johnson

[{"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Sheryl Johnson’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b>Support for Small and Family-Owned Farms</b>\n</p><p>We must provide vital support to small and family-owned farms that are the backbone of our rural communities. By offering financial assistance, technical support, and resources for sustainable farming practices, we can ensure that these farms remain viable and productive for future generations.\n</p><p><b>Crop Insurance and Disaster Relief</b>\n</p><p>In the face of unpredictable weather and natural disasters, we have to consider crop insurance and disaster relief. These strengthen a safety net for our farmers, helping them recover from rough conditions so they can continue their crucial work of feeding us and our nation.\n</p><p><b>Investment in Rural Infrastructure</b>\n</p><p>While the proposed bill includes investments in rural infrastructure, including improvements to some roads, bridges, and broadband internet access, we can do more and do better. These improvements are critical for the success of modern farming operations and for the quality of life in our rural communities.\n</p><p><b>Support for Conservation and Sustainability</b>\n</p><p>Our farmers are committed caretakers of the land, and the Farm Bill’s focus on conservation and sustainable practices is essential. By promoting soil health, water conservation, and responsible land management, we can ensure the long-term productivity and environmental health of our agricultural land.\n</p><p><b>Market Access and Trade</b>\n</p><p>Expanding market access and securing fair trade agreements are vital components of the Farm Bill. These provisions help South Dakota’s farmers reach new markets, both domestically and internationally, ensuring they receive fair prices for their products and remain competitive on a globally.\n</p><p><b>Research and Innovation</b>\n</p><p>Investing in agricultural research and innovation is key to addressing the challenges of tomorrow. We need a Farm Bill that supports research that develops new technologies and practices, helping our farmers increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve crop yields.\n<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Sheryl Johnson’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-3\">[3]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>", "answer_text": "Sheryl Johnson’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ Support for Small and Family-Owned Farms We must provide vital support to small and family-owned farms that are the backbone of our rural communities. By offering financial assistance, technical support, and resources for sustainable farming practices, we can ensure that these farms remain viable and productive for future generations. Crop Insurance and Disaster Relief In the face of unpredictable weather and natural disasters, we have to consider crop insurance and disaster relief. These strengthen a safety net for our farmers, helping them recover from rough conditions so they can continue their crucial work of feeding us and our nation. Investment in Rural Infrastructure While the proposed bill includes investments in rural infrastructure, including improvements to some roads, bridges, and broadband internet access, we can do more and do better. These improvements are critical for the success of modern farming operations and for the quality of life in our rural communities. Support for Conservation and Sustainability Our farmers are committed caretakers of the land, and the Farm Bill’s focus on conservation and sustainable practices is essential. By promoting soil health, water conservation, and responsible land management, we can ensure the long-term productivity and environmental health of our agricultural land. Market Access and Trade Expanding market access and securing fair trade agreements are vital components of the Farm Bill. These provisions help South Dakota’s farmers reach new markets, both domestically and internationally, ensuring they receive fair prices for their products and remain competitive on a globally. Research and Innovation Investing in agricultural research and innovation is key to addressing the challenges of tomorrow. We need a Farm Bill that supports research that develops new technologies and practices, helping our farmers increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve crop yields. [2] ” —Sheryl Johnson’s campaign website (2024) [3]"}, {"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Sheryl Johnson completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson 's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-225034-2024-05-07\" id=\"heading-bio-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-225034-2024-05-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-225034-2024-05-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI am a mother of 4 of four daughters who has lived in Sioux Falls for the past 28 years. However, I grew up on a rural dirt road in the middle of farm country in Northeast Iowa. I understand the blessings and challenges of small towns and rural areas. My grandparents ran a dairy farm. My Dad was an AG loan officer at the local bank and a part time farmer. \r\n<p>I married a member of the Navy and became a military wife. While my husband was deployed during Desert Storm, I lived at Camp Lejeune raising our young daughter alone. After he returned from the war, we grew our family by having three more daughters. I worked in the school system and also started my own small business. I recently retired, but I actively volunteer in my community.\r\n</p><p>I was raised and remained a Republican for many years but became a Democrat after the Republican party shift away from the ideals of freedom, inclusion, personal responsibility, and fiscal responsibility. \r\n</p>\nI am running because our Congress has been broken now for years. This current session is the least productive and most ineffective Congress in our country’s history. What we need is a South Dakota mom in DC who will fight for our freedoms and knows how to get things done by working with others to do what’s best for our country and South Dakota.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-225034-2024-05-07\" id=\"heading-key-message-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-225034-2024-05-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-225034-2024-05-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>We need a SD mom in Congresswoman because our freedoms are under attack. We’ve lost the freedom of women to make their own decisions about their families and reproductive health. The freedom of couples to grow their families by IVF treatments is threatened. Our freedom to vote and elect the representatives we want is being denied. The freedom of the LBGTQ+ and Two Spirit communities and as well as other minority groups are constantly menaced. \r\nWe need a Freedom Fighter in Congress- someone who will fight for the quality of life and safety of each and every citizen of South Dakota!</li><li>We must pass comprehensive immigration reform legislation to address the crisis at the border. To solve this, we must push bipartisan bills, like the Senate proposal that Republican Senator Lankford worked to put together. \r\n\r\nI feel for the people trying to come to the US for a better life for themselves and their children. We can’t demonize and degrade people just because they are fleeing a desperate situation.\r\n\r\nBut we are a nation of laws and rules. There is a process to come to this country and we need to make sure it’s followed. We need enough border guards to stop illegal crossings and we need more judges to hear the backlog of cases. We need reform so there's a path for immigrants to enter legally, work and pay taxes.</li><li>I support lowering the cost of medical care and prescriptions. I support landowners in having the freedom to make their own decisions on the use of their land. I support building the infrastructure needed for economic development in our rural areas and small towns.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-225034-2024-05-07\" id=\"heading1-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-225034-2024-05-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-225034-2024-05-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWe need to fight back against those who want to limit our freedoms. The current incumbent and his party have destroyed the freedom of women to make decisions about their families and own reproductive health. They are attacking the freedom of couples to grow their families through IVF treatments. They are working to take away people’s Freedom to vote and elect leaders that represent them. They continue to oppose the Freedom of the LGTBQ+ community to be who they are and marry who they want. <br/><br/>\r\nTaking away our freedoms seems to be the incumbents' biggest issue! I will fight for the freedom of all South Dakotans to live their lives how they want to in peace and safety without big government telling the, what to do!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-225034-2024-05-07\" id=\"heading2-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-225034-2024-05-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-225034-2024-05-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI helped my dad on our farm in NE Iowa. My first job after college was managing a Northwest Fabric Store. When I was assigned to a store my boss basically told me – just keep up on the daily operations, this store has all sorts of problems and will probably be closed within a year. <br/><br/>\n<p>It did have problems. The store was a mess, it had gone through several managers in a couple years, it was losing money and employee morale was low because they were always being told what a bad store it was. They took one look at me, a young 21-year-old and I’m sure they thought ‘great’ – what does SHE know? <br/><br/>\n</p>\nI know what it’s like to be underestimated, but I soon earned their respect by working harder than any previous manager had. I cleaned up the store, improved sales, and, most importantly, boosted morale. One New Years, the company had a special sales event and we beat our rival store across town, one of the higher producing stores in the company, in sales. Almost every one of my 20+ employees was working that event and when I announced our results, they were so happy and excited and I was so proud of them. There is a lot of power in believing in someone, even when that person is struggling to believe in themselves.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-225034-2024-05-07\" id=\"heading3-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-225034-2024-05-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-225034-2024-05-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI may be running on the Democratic ticket, but I’m an American first. I will work with others, regardless of party to find and pass legislation to solve our nation's problems.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-225034-2024-05-07\" id=\"heading4-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-225034-2024-05-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat committees interest you?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-225034-2024-05-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-225034-2024-05-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAgriculture, Veterans Affairs, and Education\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Sheryl Johnson did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Sheryl Johnson did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nSheryl Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson 's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am a mother of 4 of four daughters who has lived in Sioux Falls for the past 28 years. However, I grew up on a rural dirt road in the middle of farm country in Northeast Iowa. I understand the blessings and challenges of small towns and rural areas. My grandparents ran a dairy farm. My Dad was an AG loan officer at the local bank and a part time farmer. I married a member of the Navy and became a military wife. While my husband was deployed during Desert Storm, I lived at Camp Lejeune raising our young daughter alone. After he returned from the war, we grew our family by having three more daughters. I worked in the school system and also started my own small business. I recently retired, but I actively volunteer in my community. I was raised and remained a Republican for many years but became a Democrat after the Republican party shift away from the ideals of freedom, inclusion, personal responsibility, and fiscal responsibility. I am running because our Congress has been broken now for years. This current session is the least productive and most ineffective Congress in our country’s history. What we need is a South Dakota mom in DC who will fight for our freedoms and knows how to get things done by working with others to do what’s best for our country and South Dakota. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? We need a SD mom in Congresswoman because our freedoms are under attack. We’ve lost the freedom of women to make their own decisions about their families and reproductive health. The freedom of couples to grow their families by IVF treatments is threatened. Our freedom to vote and elect the representatives we want is being denied. The freedom of the LBGTQ+ and Two Spirit communities and as well as other minority groups are constantly menaced. \r\nWe need a Freedom Fighter in Congress- someone who will fight for the quality of life and safety of each and every citizen of South Dakota! We must pass comprehensive immigration reform legislation to address the crisis at the border. To solve this, we must push bipartisan bills, like the Senate proposal that Republican Senator Lankford worked to put together. \r\n\r\nI feel for the people trying to come to the US for a better life for themselves and their children. We can’t demonize and degrade people just because they are fleeing a desperate situation.\r\n\r\nBut we are a nation of laws and rules. There is a process to come to this country and we need to make sure it’s followed. We need enough border guards to stop illegal crossings and we need more judges to hear the backlog of cases. We need reform so there's a path for immigrants to enter legally, work and pay taxes. I support lowering the cost of medical care and prescriptions. I support landowners in having the freedom to make their own decisions on the use of their land. I support building the infrastructure needed for economic development in our rural areas and small towns. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? We need to fight back against those who want to limit our freedoms. The current incumbent and his party have destroyed the freedom of women to make decisions about their families and own reproductive health. They are attacking the freedom of couples to grow their families through IVF treatments. They are working to take away people’s Freedom to vote and elect leaders that represent them. They continue to oppose the Freedom of the LGTBQ+ community to be who they are and marry who they want. Taking away our freedoms seems to be the incumbents' biggest issue! I will fight for the freedom of all South Dakotans to live their lives how they want to in peace and safety without big government telling the, what to do! What was your very first job? How long did you have it? I helped my dad on our farm in NE Iowa. My first job after college was managing a Northwest Fabric Store. When I was assigned to a store my boss basically told me – just keep up on the daily operations, this store has all sorts of problems and will probably be closed within a year. It did have problems. The store was a mess, it had gone through several managers in a couple years, it was losing money and employee morale was low because they were always being told what a bad store it was. They took one look at me, a young 21-year-old and I’m sure they thought ‘great’ – what does SHE know? I know what it’s like to be underestimated, but I soon earned their respect by working harder than any previous manager had. I cleaned up the store, improved sales, and, most importantly, boosted morale. One New Years, the company had a special sales event and we beat our rival store across town, one of the higher producing stores in the company, in sales. Almost every one of my 20+ employees was working that event and when I announced our results, they were so happy and excited and I was so proud of them. There is a lot of power in believing in someone, even when that person is struggling to believe in themselves. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? I may be running on the Democratic ticket, but I’m an American first. I will work with others, regardless of party to find and pass legislation to solve our nation's problems. What committees interest you? Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, and Education\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\n\nSheryl Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.\n\nSheryl Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey."}]