South Dakota governors race remains up in the air as GOP contest goes to runoff
The South Dakota gubernatorial race is heading to a runoff after businessman Toby Doeden secured a spot. Incumbent Governor Larry Rhoden is still in contention, depending on the results of the remaining candidates. The primary included notable figures such as U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson and State House Speaker Jon Hansen.
- ▪Toby Doeden will advance to a July runoff in the GOP gubernatorial race.
- ▪The second contender for the runoff is still too close to call.
- ▪Incumbent Governor Larry Rhoden has a chance to compete in the runoff depending on the final results.
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Gubernatorial South Dakota governors race remains up in the air as GOP contest goes to runoff The four-way primary included businessman Toby Doeden and State House Speaker Jon Hansen alongside the at-large congressman By Charles Creitz Fox News Published June 3, 2026 2:24am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Gov Rhoden says Trump's deals are 'just getting started' Gov. Larry Rhoden joins 'Fox & Friends' from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to discuss the top issues facing South Dakota voters and President Donald Trump's trade deals.
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