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.

“South Dakota is a special place where hard work, conservative common sense and firm handshakes are a way of life,” Johnson says in a two-minute ad. “That's why it's been such an honor to work for you in Congress.........

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