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J. Hansen
South Dakota Republican Governor nominee?
$373.0K
JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationSouth Dakota
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BackgroundBusinessman
Notable personal detailsToby Doeden is an Aberdeen, South Dakota businessman and Republican candidate for Governor of South Dakota (2026). He is associated with Aberdeen Chrysler Center, where he became general manager in 2011 after working his way up from sales roles beginning in 1997. His campaign describes him as a political outsider and a business owner who built multiple businesses in South Dakota.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Advocates eliminating property taxes statewide, reducing the size of state government and spending, and preserving/codifying South Dakota sales-tax measures while proposing alternative consumption-based revenue sources to replace property tax revenue.
Immigration & Border
Supports aggressive enforcement measures against undocumented immigrants, including accelerating arrests and deportations; emphasizes combating illegal immigration and border security.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate emphasizes free‑market energy and economic policy, opposes large state subsidies or corporate welfare for energy projects, and has supported political efforts skeptical of major carbon‑capture pipeline projects. Policy statements focus on limiting government incentives and promoting a business climate without special favors rather than endorsing aggressive emissions regulations or expansive clean‑energy mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate expresses strong support for the Second Amendment and says he will stand up for the right to bear arms. He emphasizes prioritizing public safety by supporting law enforcement and upholding law and order, without proposing new gun-restrictive measures on his issues pages.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 1, 2026
Toby Doeden is in the news as one of the four Republicans running for South Dakota governor ahead of the June 2 primary. Recent polling has him trailing Dusty Johnson, with Doeden clustered near the middle of the field and a runoff possible if no candidate reaches 35%. He also took part in recent debates and policy forums, where the candidates outlined their positions on education and other campaign issues.
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Articles
SFSioux Falls Argus Leader4 days ago
What South Dakota governor candidates say about education policy
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ANAberdeen News1 month ago
Dusty Johnson widens lead in South Dakota governor race
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SFSioux Falls Argus Leader2 months ago
GOP governor debate: Key takeaways and voter reaction
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ANAberdeen News3 months ago
'Dusty Johnson leads SD governor poll, Toby Doeden of Aberdeen 2nd
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Polls
South Dakota Republican Governor nominee?
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