Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado. She earned a bachelor's degree in politics with a concentration in agriculture and water from Regis University. Her career experience includes working as a staffer and legislative aide for a U.S. Congressman and three state senators. She also previously served as the chairman of the Morgan County Republicans and the Senate District 1 GOP.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dusty Johnson is from Fort Morgan, where she grew up raising goats and playing soccer. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, with a focus on agriculture and water, from Regis University.

Dusty’s passion for agriculture and rural communities has been deeply rooted in her character from her upbringing in 4H and FFA, and is continually strengthened as she engages with agricultural groups and works towards bridging the rural-urban divide through policy and educational outreach. She is an eastern plains girl at heart and will do everything she can to preserve and protect our rural way of living.

Dusty has over 7 years of experience in the political sector, as she has worked as a staffer and legislative aide for an U.S. Congressman and three State Senators. In addition to her work in the legislative branch, she is also the former Morgan County Republican Chairman and former Senate District 1 GOP Chairman.

Dusty is an alumni of the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program and is currently going through the Leadership Program of the Rockies. She was recognized as one of the 2022 Logan & Morgan County 10 Under 40 recipients.

Dusty Johnson is running to be your next State Representative for House District 63.

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?

Support Agriculture and Advocate for Rural CommunitiesCommon Sense Water PlanningAccountable Healthcare

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Agriculture, Rural Communities, Water, Healthcare

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I was raised to never be afraid to get down on your knees to pray or to stand for what you believe is true. My promise to you is that I will always use my morals and what is in the best interest of folks in the northeast to be my compass when making decisions.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11 - six years old