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Watertown State Senator Eyeing US House Race

Watertown State Senator Eyeing US House Race

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A state Senator from Watertown is making the rounds of Lincoln Day dinners in the state, with an eye toward higher office.
Neal Tapio says he has not made any decisions yet…..

Tapio says he is leaning toward a run for the US House…..

Republicans Dusty Johnson of Mitchell and Secretary of State Shantel Krebs have already announced they are running for the House seat.
Tapio says a primary race is good for the candidates and the party….

Current Congresswoman Kristi Noem is running for Governor next year.

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