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.

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.

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