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Dusty Johnson (Colorado)

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Dusty Johnson
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Candidate, Colorado House of Representatives District 63

Colorado House of Representatives District 63
Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Compensation

Base salary

$43,977/year

Per diem

For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $45/day. For legislators living more than 50 miles from the capitol: $237/day.

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Regis University

Personal
Birthplace
Fort Morgan, Colo.
Religion
Christian
Contact

Dusty Johnson (Republican Party) is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 63. She assumed office on January 8, 2025. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Johnson (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 63. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]

Biography

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]

Elections

2026

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 63

Incumbent Dusty Johnson is running in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 63 on November 3, 2026.

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Dusty Johnson (R)

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2024

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General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 63

Dusty Johnson won election in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 63 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Dusty Johnson (R) Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
36,930

Total votes: 36,930
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Democratic primary election

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 63

Dusty Johnson defeated Brian Urdiales in the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 63 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Dusty Johnson
Dusty Johnson Candidate Connection
 
66.6
 
10,274
Image of Brian Urdiales
Brian Urdiales Candidate Connection
 
33.4
 
5,156

Total votes: 15,430
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Campaign finance

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Pledges

Johnson signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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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.
  • Support Agriculture and Advocate for Rural Communities
  • Common Sense Water Planning
  • Accountable Healthcare
Agriculture, Rural Communities, Water, Healthcare
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.

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Campaign finance summary


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Dusty Johnson campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Colorado House of Representatives District 63Won general$35,030 $17,017
Grand total$35,030 $17,017
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 26, 2024
  2. Dusty Johnson's campaign website, "About," accessed February 7, 2025

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Preceded by
Richard Holtorf (R)
Colorado House of Representatives District 63
2025-Present
Succeeded by
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