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South Dakota governor survives crowded primary

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South Dakota Governor Primary 2026: Live Election Results

Gov. Larry Rhoden ascended to his office when Kristi Noem left South Dakota to join President Trump’s cabinet.

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Where backers of losing campaigns are shifting support ahead of South Dakota’s governor runoff

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Lower turnout, shifting loyalties may drive results in GOP primary runoff for South Dakota governor

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Toby Doeden & Gov. Larry Rhoden On South Dakota Gubernatorial Run Off

Immigration attorney Angel Leal Jr.'s face changes when he talks about how his life has changed since he became a victim of identity theft.

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Seven recounts possible in South Dakota legislative races, but only one candidate considering

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House Republicans struggle to win promotions

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Taking stock of a smaller field for SD governor

“I think that we need a balance in state government,” Ahlers said. “I think I bring a common-sense level-headedness to politics. You can look at my record as a legislator, as a community leader.”

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Polar opposites face off in state’s first-ever runoff

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Doeden, Rhoden head to GOP runoff in South Dakota governor’s race

Podcast: Previewing South Dakota’s first-ever statewide runoff election with journalist Kevin Woster

Longtime South Dakota journalist and Searchlight commentary writer Kevin Woster joins Searchlight Report host Meghan O’Brien to discuss the race for South Dakota’s Republican nomination for governor.

Joe Biden endorses South Dakota Democratic candidates

Ahead of the South Dakota Democratic Party’s annual McGovern Day Dinner, Biden issued a statement endorsing Dan Ahlers, Julian Beaudion, and Nikki Gronli in their respective races.

Schedule, prediction for 2026 South Dakota softball state tournament

The South Dakota state softball tournament is coming up. Here's a rundown of the three classes, and who we think will win.

South Dakota Senate Primary Results 2026

See live results from the 2026 South Dakota Senate primary election as Republican and Democrat votes are counted by candidate and county.

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1,000 South Dakota athletes to compete in Clay Target League state tournaments

South Dakota students are gearing up to participate in the 2026 South Dakota State Clay Target League State Tournaments from June 6-7.