Dusty Johnson
Coverage of Dusty Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- House GOP deadlocks over Trump's demands, sending lawmakers home early
The U.S. House canceled votes and sent lawmakers home early due to a Republican revolt over Trump's demands, particularly blocking the annual defense bill to prioritize the SAVE America Act. The Senate also shut down for similar reasons, highlighting tensions between Trump and Congress.
- House members keep losing their bids for higher office. Some think they know why.
Many House members are losing bids for higher offices like governor and Senate seats, with some attributing the trend to Congress's unpopularity and dysfunction. Both Republican and Democratic representatives have faced defeats, while state-level officials and political outsiders have seen more success.
- House Republicans struggle to win promotions
House Republicans are experiencing challenges in advancing to higher office, with several losing gubernatorial and Senate primaries. Notable losses include Dusty Johnson and Randy Feenstra, while others face competitive races. Some Republicans, like Ashley Hinson and Andy Barr, secured Senate primary wins.
- South Dakota governors race remains up in the air as GOP contest goes to runoff
South Dakota Republican businessman Toby Doeden advances to a July runoff in the gubernatorial primary, while the second contender remains undecided. Incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden, a rancher and former legislative leader, still has a chance to secure a runoff spot depending on results. The race includes challenges from U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson and South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen.
- South Dakota governors race remains up in the air as GOP contest goes to runoff
South Dakota's GOP gubernatorial primary will proceed to a July runoff with Toby Doeden securing one spot, while the second candidate remains undecided. Incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden could still advance depending on the outcome, facing competition from Rep. Dusty Johnson and House Speaker Jon Hansen.
- South Dakota governor survives crowded primary -- for now
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden advanced to a June 28 runoff against businessman Toby Doeden after no candidate secured 35% in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Rep. Dusty Johnson and House Speaker Jon Hansen did not qualify for the runoff.
- Live results: South Dakota House primary elections
South Dakota's lone House seat is contested in Tuesday's primary elections after Rep. Dusty Johnson left the seat open by running for governor. Marty Jackley is the Republican primary favorite, while Democrat Nikki Gronli is among the candidates.