MADISON, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – A Republican state legislator from Madison filed his statement of candidacy Wednesday to run for South Dakota’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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.

The announcement confirms what many throughout the state have expected for months, if not years. He joins a growing field in the Republican primary slated for June of 2026.

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