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Dusty Johnson
Candidate for Governor
REP
Biography
Dusty Johnson, 48, is a Republican U.S. Representative for South Dakota, serving since 2019. He previously served on the Public Utilities Commission and as chief of staff to Governor Dennis Daugaard. Johnson is now running for Governor of South Dakota in the 2026 election.
Top Priorities
- cutting property taxes
- combating drugs and addiction
- making college and technical schools more affordable