 Republicans candidate for governor for 2014 is running again in 2018. Jeff Johnson announced a bid for the open seat Wednesday. The Hennepin County Commissioner lost to Governor Mark Dayton by roughly five percentage points in 2014. Dayton is not seeking a third term. Johnson won a seat on the Hennepin County Commission in 2008 after serving three terms in the state House. He joined several Republicans in a broad field of Democrats who have already launched bids. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.