Federal officeholders could be barred from using campaign funds in state races

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Federal officeholders could be barred from using campaign funds in state races

PIERRE – A measure that would hobble Rep. Dusty Johnson and Sen. Mike Rounds from running for state office is on its way through the South Dakota Legislature.The Senate State Affairs Committee voted unanimously to bar money raised in federal races from being transferred to state races. It’s been a longtime practice to allow federal dollars to be used in state races, though it’s been a path rarely used.Former Gov. Kristi Noem used millions of dol…