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South Dakota Republicans are headed to a governor runoff after no one cleared the 35% threshold in the primary. Toby Doeden led the vote, with Larry Rhoden second and Dusty Johnson eliminated. A recent poll had Johnson narrowly below the runoff line, showing a competitive GOP field. These reports mainly affect the governor race, not the House contest. They add some uncertainty around South Dakota GOP dynamics, but they do not yet point to a clear shift in the House party market.
Once a long shot, South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen is now a top contender for the GOP governor nomination.
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson has opened a wider lead in the South Dakota Republican governor race, according to new poll results.
Four states host primary elections, including a closely watched Senate race in Maine.
Republican incumbents are facing tough challenges in Maine and Nevada. In South Carolina, a crowded field of MAGA-devoted Republicans are facing off to be the next governor.
With all but one of the state’s 686 precincts reported by about 3 a.m. Wednesday, Doeden led with 31% of the votes, followed by Rhoden, 25%, Johnson, 23%, and state House Speaker Jon Hansen, 21%.
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., deleted a homophobic comment he posted from his official congressional X account on Tuesday and blamed a staffer for posting it f
Newcomer Toby Doeden of Aberdeen finished first in the South Dakota GOP primary, forcing a runoff against Gov. Larry Rhoden.
President Trump made late-night endorsements Monday ahead of primary elections in six states, backing candidates for governor in California and Iowa.
Republican infighting escalates as lawmakers challenge President Donald Trump, signaling a growing divide over strategy and leadership.
The president has created a party that is loyal to him, even when he takes executive actions that anger the broader public. That dynamic leaves him weaker with those outside his base.
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
