Republican voters in South Dakota will head to the polls on Tuesday for a crucial gubernatorial primary runoff. The race features Gov. Larry Rhoden, seeking a full term, and Republican businessman Toby Doeden. In the initial primary held on June 2, neither candidate achieved the required majority, prompting the runoff.
Gov. Larry Rhoden assumed office after Kristi Noem left her role as Homeland Security to join President Trump’s administration. Rhoden is trailing in this runoff, having lost to Doeden by five percentage points in the first primary round, which could indicate challenges for his campaign. The current president has not taken a public stance on the election in the predominantly Republican state.
Polls will close at 8 p.m. EDT, and live results will be monitored closely to determine the Republican candidate for governor.
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