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South Dakota Republicans are headed to a gubernatorial runoff after no one cleared the primary threshold. Toby Doeden led the first round and will face Gov. Larry Rhoden for the nomination. The runoff will determine the GOP nominee in a race that is likely to decide the governorship. The runoff adds short-term uncertainty, but the Republican nominee still looks likely to win the governorship. Doeden’s first-round lead gives him some momentum, though the final outcome remains unsettled.
The former state House speaker and majority leader served 19 years in the House before he died in 1985, the same year his runoff law passed.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden survives an upset attempt by popular at-large Rep. Dusty Johnson and two other challengers in Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial primary.
Republican businessman Toby Doeden has advanced to runoff primary in South Dakota governor’s race, NBC News projects.Gov.
The heartland Democrat is making a comeback.
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Smith, who critiqued Erickson's campaign, said in his concession speech there could have been 'paths forward' to challenging a mayoral recount.
Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota hosted primary elections Tuesday, but much of the political world was focused on Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest. The results were never in question....
Several key primary races, including California’s governor, remain uncalled, CBS News veteran correspondent Scott Pelley is sacked and Republicans get a boost with Alabama’s congressional map.
South Dakota voters advanced candidates to the November midterms.
Here are some things to watch as voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota cast ballots.
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