The Big Picture
The Republican gubernatorial primary election in South Dakota will proceed to a runoff. No candidate secured the required 35% of the vote to win outright. Toby Doeden has advanced to the runoff, facing incumbent Rhoden.
Key Facts
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South Dakota's Republican gubernatorial primary is going to a runoff.
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No candidate reached 35% of the vote in the primary.
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Toby Doeden advanced to the runoff.
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Incumbent Rhoden will also participate in the runoff.
How Media Is Covering This
3 articles · 3 angles“NBC News highlights that Republican businessman Toby Doeden has advanced to the runoff in the South Dakota governor's race, noting that no candidate achieved 35% of the vote.”
“Fox News frames the story by stating that the South Dakota governor's race remains undecided as the GOP contest moves to a runoff, with Toby Doeden advancing.”
Why It Matters
Incumbent Rhoden is also set to participate in the runoff, facing Doeden. The outcome of the primary means the final decision for the GOP nomination will be determined in a subsequent contest.
