Amid criticism, candidate spokesperson says property tax elimination plan is only for homeowners

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 1,354

Last Updated: 1 day, 16 hours ago

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South Dakota governor candidate Toby Doeden has repeatedly pledged to eliminate or phase out property taxes, often without limiting his language to any specific type of property.

This week, amid criticism about the cost of that pledge, Doeden’s campaign spokesperson said the plan has only ever been applicable to homeowners.

That’s one of many criticisms and responses flying back and forth as the campaign for the Republican nomination for governor approaches its final week.

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