ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Monday kicked off the 82nd Boys State taking place at Northern State University in Aberdeen.

Among those appearing was Congressman Dusty Johnson.

Johnson was asked what motivated him to get into politics.

Johnson was asked about his normal schedule as a Congressman.

Johnson talks about how young people can impact politicians appropriately.

Johnson encourage the students to find ideology that matches what their beliefs are.

Johnson was asked why he chose to run for the U.S. House seat for the first time in 2016.

Johnson talks about his take on the political party system.

Johnson talks about bills passing Congress must require support from both political parties in order for it to become laws.

Johnson was a South Dakota Boys Stater back in 1994.