AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGubernatorial Runoff Set: South Dakota Republicans will hold the state’s first GOP governor nomination runoff after Tuesday’s primary left no winner in the four-way race; Toby Doeden led with about 31% and Gov. Larry Rhoden followed with about 25%, while Rep. Dusty Johnson finished third, setting up a July 28 faceoff. Congress Results: Incumbent Sen. Mike Rounds cruised to the GOP Senate nod with 76% statewide, and Attorney General Marty Jackley won the GOP nomination for South Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat with 79%, defeating James Bialota. Local Politics: Sioux Falls’ mayoral race heads to a runoff between Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith after neither hit 50%. Election Watch: Observers including ACLU monitors reviewed polling and tabulation, with at least one reported ballot-name issue in Butte County. Statewide Turnout & Fallout: Unofficial results show turnout around 34.55% statewide, and multiple incumbents lost GOP legislative primaries, leaving leadership and some races potentially headed for recounts. Federal/Foreign Policy: The U.S. House cleared a vote on Ukraine military funding and Russia sanctions, while also approving a war powers resolution aimed at Iran.
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