The Journal talked with S.D. Rep. Dusty Johnson about finally taking the leap to run for governor, whether or not he's made for these times, recovery help for North Sioux City flood victims, and more.

South Dakota’s lone member of the U.S. House, Dusty Johnson, has announced that he is entering the race to become South Dakota governor in the 2026 election

Johnson announced his 2026 gubernatorial campaign, potentially challenging Governor Larry Rhoden in the GOP primary.

Lance Russell, the State’s Attorney for Fall River and Oglala Lakota Counties and former state lawmaker, announced his candidacy for Attorney General on Tuesday.

GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson entered the race Monday for South Dakota governor, as Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) has yet to announce whether he will run for reelection. “South Dakota is a special place where hard work, conservative common sense and firm handshakes are a way of life,” Johnson says in an ad posted on YouTube.

With just under a year to go before the 2026 primary election, Republican political dominoes have begun to fall in.