Another report of Taffy Howard preparing to announce for Congressional race According to Dakota News Now, there are continuing reports that Taffy Howard is expected to make an announcement that she is running for Congress against incumbent Congressman Dusty Johnson. Who so far has handily dispatched all comers. In recent weeks, Howard has begun to appeal to the more conservative faction of Republicans in the state. Last week, Howard spoke at an “American First” Rally in Sioux Falls, sponsored in part by a group named “Primary John Thune in 2022.” Thune has already drawn two primary opponents, Mark Mowry and Bruce Whalen.