South Dakota
Will Dusty Johnson run for South Dakota Governor? When his decision might drop:
MADISON — South Dakota U.S. Rep. Johnson could be entering his home state’s race for governor as early as this summer.
Johnson told the Argus Leader in Madison June 18 he is still mulling a run for his home state’s gubernatorial role.
But the window in which a possible announcement of “Johnson for South Dakota governor” has shifted. Johnson’s Office has previously told other media outlets that he may decide whether to enter the race as late as fall.
But a campaign spokesperson for Johnson told the Argus Leader in a June 18 email that the announcement decision could be coming this summer.
“Rep. Johnson is committed to his day job representing South Dakota in the U.S. House, but is considering a run for Governor,” the spokesperson stated, but their statement did not include fall as a possible timeframe.
South Dakota’s 2026 governor race has already seen two entrants announce their intent to run.
State House Speaker Jon Hansen and state House Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems announced in April their run for governor and lieutenant governor, respectively, under a Republican ticket.
Aberdeen businessman and conservative activist Toby Doeden has also announced plans to run for governor in 2026, though he has not named his lieutenant governor pick.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden, who took over for former Gov. Kristi Noem on Jan. 25 after she resigned in order to join President Donald Trump’s cabinet as Homeland Security secretary, is also expected to enter the governor’s race. Rhoden is finishing out Noem’s term, which is slated to end Jan. 4, 2027.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is also considered a possible contender for the governor job.
Johnson has served as South Dakota’s lone congressman since Jan. 3, 2019.
Education reporter Morgan Matzen contributed to this report.
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 8, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 8 drawing
37-47-49-51-58, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 8 drawing
14-16-21-43-51, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 7, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 7 drawing
05-08-21-44-48, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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