AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGubernatorial Runoff Looms: South Dakota’s first-ever GOP governor primary runoff is set for July 28 between Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden, after neither hit the 35% threshold; absentee voting for the runoff starts June 12 and voter registration runs through July 13. Primary Shockwaves: Tuesday’s primary turnout topped 34% (highest since 2008), and 16 GOP incumbents lost seats—continuing a 2024 “earthquake” style shakeup. Legislature Rewrites: Recounts are possible in several tight House and Senate races, though most losing candidates say a recount would be a waste. Immigration Funding Fight in D.C.: The U.S. Senate pushed toward action on a $70B immigration enforcement package after a revolt over a Trump-linked $1.8B “anti-weaponization” settlement fund, while House GOP leaders sent members home early. Local Politics: Vermillion voters elected Kevin O’Kelley as mayor; Sioux Falls’ mayoral race heads to a runoff between Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith, with former rivals Greg Jamison and Joe Batcheller endorsing Smith. Statehouse Watch: Yankton County commissioners face July 15 decisions on property-tax opt-out and a potential half-cent sales tax for relief.
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