MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The deadline for submitting signatures for an independent challenge to Congressman Dusty Johnson is today April 30, 2024. Justin McNeal of Rapid City attempted to get on the Republican primary ballot to challenge Dusty Johnson but missed the requisite number of signatures on that petition. Now Mr. McNeal has until 5pm today to submit 3500 signatures to get on the November ballot as an independent challenger to Congressman Johnson.
Republican officials are concerned that if McNeal is successful in getting on the ballot as an independent it could open the door for Democratic challenger Sheryll Johnson to defeat Dusty Johnson in the fall election.