Daniel Johnston (North Dakota politician) explained

Dan Johnston
State House:	North Dakota
District:	24th
Term Start:	December 2016
Predecessor:	Naomi Muscha
Successor:	Cole Christensen (elect)
Party:	Republican
Education:	Liberty University (BA, MPA)

Daniel Johnston is a Republican member of the North Dakota House of Representatives and was first elected into office in 2016.^[1] He represents District 24. He lives in Kathryn. He has had 8 children with his wife Wendi.^[2]

Johnston is seeking the 2020 Republican nomination for North Dakota State Treasurer. He was poised to face fellow state representative Thomas Beadle at the 2020 Republican state convention, but the convention was canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.^{[3] [4]} His candidacy has been endorsed by ND Right to Life,^[5] North Dakotan's State Treasurer of 16 years, Kelly Schmidt,^[6] as well as high-profile endorsements from Senator Kevin Cramer^[7] and U.S. President Donald Trump.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Daniel Johnston North Dakota Legislative Branch. www.legis.nd.gov. 2020-02-17.
2. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System. Vote Smart. 2020-02-17.
3. Web site: North Dakota Republican Party cancels state convention set for Bismarck.
4. News: Turley . Jeremy . January 29, 2020 . Fargo lawmaker enters race for state treasurer . Grand Forks Herald . March 20, 2020 .
5. Web site: limited . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/139525422724404/3317055368304711 . 2022-04-27. North Dakota Right to Life on Facebook . Facebook.
6. Web site: BREAKING: Outgoing State Treasurer Endorses Johnston to Take Her Place. April 30, 2020.
7. Web site: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer Endorses Dan Johnston for State Treasurer. March 9, 2020.
8. Web site: Republican endorsement race. May 29, 2020 .