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Jackley wins election for South Dakota’s sole House seat
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley (R) is projected to win the state’s lone House seat, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), with Jackley defeating Democrat Nikki Gronli in the race to succeed Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). Jackley, who has served two stints as the state’s top law enforcemen Read More
South Dakota live results: 2026 House elections
South Dakota’s sole House seat is up for grabs Tuesday, after incumbent Rep. Dusty Johnson (R) unsuccessfully ran for governor. Republican Marty Jackley, the state’s attorney general, is the favorite to win the seat. He is facing Democrat Nikki Gronli. Polls close at 8 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk Read More
BHSU Center for Civic Engagement announces speaker series on energy, AI, and healthcare
BHSU and state regents schools are launching a free statewide speaker series on civil discourse, facilitated by Rep. Dusty Johnson, beginning Nov. 5 in Rapid City. Read More
‘Republican wave’ unlikely but House GOP can ‘hold their own,’ says outgoing congressman
Retiring Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW to share his confidence in Republicans holding onto Congress in the midterms and his distaste for President Trump’s diesel deal with Russia. Read More
Congressman Dusty Johnson says US must take the Beijing threat seriously
South Dakota's Representative Dusty Johnson reflects on a congressional career as a problem-solver, discusses the gubernatorial primary and future plans. Read More
Crowley man charged after stealing deputy’s car in escape
A Crowley man arrested for carjacking and an officer-involved shooting faces additional charges after attempting to escape custody during a hospital transport. Authorities say Dusty Johnson overpowered a deputy, stole a vehicle, and was recaptured following a home invasion in Lafayette. Read More
US Rep. Dusty Johnson looks ahead after primary defeat
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson reflects on his primary loss and discusses what might be next for his political career. Read More
Rep. Dusty Johnson to Newsmax: FISA Reforms Are Working
Reforms enacted in recent years have made the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) more accountable and effective, arguing that Congress should approve a short-term extension of the surveillance authority, Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., said Thursday on Newsmax. Read More
South Dakota GOP gubernatorial primary results from Tuesday's election
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden survives an upset attempt by popular at-large Rep. Dusty Johnson and two other challengers in Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial primary. Read More
US Rep. Dusty Johnson campaigns to lead South Dakota
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson is running for South Dakota governor, citing concerns over recidivism and education. Read More
Dusty Johnson: The Problem Solver
At 34% of support from GOP primary voters, Johnson was close to the 35% needed to avoid a runoff. Read More
South Dakota governor poll shows Doeden leading Johnson
A new poll shows Toby Doeden of Aberdeen ahead of U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson in the South Dakota Republican governor's race, within the margin of error. Read More
Rhoden: Johnson threatened me not to enter governor's race
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden told a gathering of journalists Friday that one of his challengers, U.S. House Rep. Dusty Johnson, attempted to blackmail him into not to entering the gubernatorial race. Read More
Dusty Johnson widens lead in South Dakota governor race
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson has opened a wider lead in the South Dakota Republican governor race, according to new poll results. Read More
South Dakota 'not the problem' in USPS delays, Dusty Johnson says
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson and Congressman Pete Sessions toured the Sioux Falls USPS distribution center and provided updates on USPS issues. Read More
South Dakota gubernatorial candidates clash over tax policies
SD candidates for governor debated tax policies, with Dusty Johnson and Toby Doeden criticizing opponents for tax increases. Read More
'Dusty Johnson leads SD governor poll, Toby Doeden of Aberdeen 2nd
A new poll shows U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson leads the South Dakota Republican governor race but may face a runoff. Toby Doeden of Aberdeen is second. Read More
Passing Save America Act Comes Down to 'Math'
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) told Breitbart News Saturday that passing the SAVE America Act through the Senate comes down to "math." Read More
Dusty Johnson leads Larry Rhoden in South Dakota governor race poll
South Dakota's incumbent governor faced a blow to his gubernatorial campaign as he lags behind a fringe candidate in a new Emerson College poll. Read More
Rep. Dusty Johnson to ‘turn up the heat' on addressing USPS issues in SD
Rep. Dusty Johnson hosted a roundtable discussion about systemic U.S. Postal Service disruptions on Jan. 16 in Sioux Falls. Read More