Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) launched a bid for South Dakota governor on Monday as a handful of Republicans look to replace Gov. Larry Rhoden (R), who has not said whether he’ll seek reelection.

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

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