Bitter GOP primary for South Dakota governor heads to runoff as Toby Doeden advances
Toby Doeden, a businessman, has advanced to a runoff for the Republican nomination for South Dakota governor after a contentious primary. The runoff is necessary as no candidate secured the required 35% of the vote. Doeden will face off against the eventual nominee, who will compete against Democratic candidate Dan Ahlers in the general election.
- ▪Toby Doeden is projected to advance to a runoff for the Republican nomination for South Dakota governor.
- ▪No candidate in the GOP primary achieved 35% of the vote, necessitating a runoff election on July 28.
- ▪Doeden has criticized career politicians and pledged to eliminate property taxes while investing $4 million in his campaign.
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Politics Bitter GOP primary for South Dakota governor heading to runoff as businessman Toby Doeden projected to advance By Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh Updated on: June 3, 2026 / 3:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Businessman and self-described political outsider Toby Doeden will advance to a runoff for the Republican nomination for South Dakota governor, CBS News has projected, after a competitive and frequently contentious primary that includes the sitting governor, a congressman and a state legislative leader.A July 28 runoff election is necessary because no candidate in Tuesday's GOP primary is on…
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