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J. Hansen
Republican
Toby Doeden
South Dakota Republican Governor nominee?
$150.7K
JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationSouth Dakota
BackgroundBusinessman
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Notable personal detailsToby Doeden is a South Dakota businessman from Aberdeen and a Republican candidate for Governor of South Dakota in 2026. He is associated with Doeden Investment Group and has been active in conservative politics through support of South Dakota-focused policy efforts and candidates. His campaign messaging has emphasized eliminating property taxes and reducing the size and scope of state government. He is married to Elizabeth Doeden and has four children.
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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 updatedMay 19, 2026
Toby Doeden is in the news as one of four Republicans running for South Dakota governor, with the primary just weeks away. Recent polls put him behind Dusty Johnson but still in the mix, around 17% to 18%, which keeps a runoff possible if no one reaches the 35% threshold. He also appeared in a recent debate with the other major candidates, where the race remained competitive but largely calm.
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Articles
ANAberdeen News28 days ago
Dusty Johnson widens lead in South Dakota governor race
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SFSioux Falls Argus Leader1 month ago
GOP governor debate: Key takeaways and voter reaction
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ANAberdeen News2 months ago
'Dusty Johnson leads SD governor poll, Toby Doeden of Aberdeen 2nd
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SFSioux Falls Argus Leader18 days ago
Rhoden: Johnson threatened me not to enter governor's race
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Polls
South Dakota Republican Governor nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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