Anonymous10 days ago
South Dakota's June 2 Republican gubernatorial primary ended without any candidate reaching the 35% threshold required under state law, triggering the first-ever primary runoff since the provision was enacted in 1985. Businessman Toby Doeden led with roughly 30% of the vote, while the second runoff slot remained contested between incumbent Governor Larry Rhoden and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, setting up a July 28 runoff that will test the state's untried election mechanism and strain county budgets.