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Larry Rhoden becomes the first South Dakota governor in history to win a primary for a full-term after ascenion to office

On July 28, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden (R) won the state’s first-ever primary runoff to win a full term as governor. He defeated car dealer Toby Doeden (R) 72% to 28%. Rhoden became governor in 2025 after Gov. Kristi Noem (R) resigned to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security.

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Incumbent Larry Rhoden defeats Toby Doeden in historic Republican primary runoff for governor of South Dakota

Incumbent Larry Rhoden defeated Toby Doeden in the Republican primary runoff for governor of South Dakota on July 28. The gubernatorial primary runoff was the first since South Dakota passed a 1985 law requiring a candidate to receive 35% of the vote to avoid a runoff. In the June 2,…

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Five 2026 ballot measures address sex-based school sports eligibility, certain medical procedures for transgender minors

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Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden to face off in first-ever primary runoff for South Dakota governor

Incumbent Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden are running in the Republican primary runoff for governor of South Dakota on July 28. The gubernatorial primary runoff is the first since South Dakota passed a 1985 law requiring a candidate to receive 35% of the vote to avoid a runoff. In the…

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Incumbent Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden advance to first-ever primary runoff for South Dakota governor

On June 2, incumbent Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden advanced to a Republican primary runoff on July 28. Neither received the 35% of the vote required to win the primary outright. As of June 3, Doeden received 31% of the vote, Rhoden 25%, Dusty Johnson 23%, and Jon Hansen 21%.…

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South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985

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Another one bites the dust

South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson was the early favorite in the state’s gubernatorial race, but in the run-up to Tuesday’s primary, a poll found his edge eroding. The four-term Republican wound up finishing third, behind Gov. Larry Rhoden, who filled the vacancy left by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem,…

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South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985

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