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Doeden, Rhoden head to GOP runoff in South Dakota governor’s race

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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