Doeden, Rhoden head to GOP runoff in South Dakota governor’s race
Summary
South Dakota’s Republican primary for governor did not produce a winner because no candidate received at least 35% of the vote. Business owner Toby Doeden got the most votes, and current Governor Larry Rhoden came in second, so both will compete in a runoff election in July.Key Facts
- The GOP primary for South Dakota governor had multiple candidates running.
- To win outright, a candidate needed at least 35% of the vote.
- Toby Doeden, a business owner, led with 30.6% of the vote.
- Governor Larry Rhoden came in second, just enough to advance.
- Because no one reached 35%, the top two candidates will face each other in a July runoff.
- The runoff will decide the Republican nominee for governor.
- Larry Rhoden is the current governor of South Dakota and a Republican.
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