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South Dakota GOP Governor Race Goes to Runoff

Published Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Updated June 4

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The South Dakota Republican gubernatorial primary is heading to a July runoff election, as no candidate managed to secure more than 35% of the vote. Governor Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden will face each other in the runoff. The crowded primary race notably lacked an endorsement from former President Trump.

What We Know — Key Points

  • South Dakota Republican businessman Toby Doeden will move on to a July runoff in the GOP gubernatorial sweeps.
  • South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden advanced to a runoff election against Toby Doeden after no candidate crossed the 35% threshold in the Republican gubernatorial primary.
  • The crowded Republican primary saw no candidate cross the 35% threshold, leading to the runoff.
  • Former President Trump did not endorse a candidate in the South Dakota GOP gubernatorial primary.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • Fox NewsRight-leaning

    Fox News covered the South Dakota GOP gubernatorial primary, emphasizing the conservative credentials of the candidates and the implications of former President Trump's non-endorsement in the crowded race. The coverage framed the primary as a contest between an 'establishment' figure (Rhoden) and a 'political outsider' (Doeden), highlighting the conservative values at play as the race headed to a runoff.

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