South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden to face businessman Toby Doeden in GOP runoff in his bid for a full term
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Key Points:
- South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden will face businessman Toby Doeden in a GOP primary runoff on July 28, as no candidate secured over 35% of the vote in the initial round.
- Doeden, a political newcomer and self-described strong supporter of Donald Trump, led the first round with about 31% of the vote, while Rhoden finished second with 25%.
- Rhoden, who became governor last year after Kristi Noem left to join the Department of Homeland Security, campaigned on property tax cuts and reducing crime.
- Other candidates included Rep. Dusty Johnson, who received 23%, and former state House speaker Jon Hansen with 21%, both of whom held significant political roles in South Dakota.
- Trump did not endorse any candidate in the race, despite Doeden positioning himself as a fierce Trump supporter.