Campaign finance deadline sheds light on groups seeking to influence South Dakota governor race

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 592

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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The candidates themselves are not the only ones raising and spending money in South Dakota’s race for governor. Political action committees not officially associated with the candidates have spent over $1.3 million in recent months, and new campaign finance reports show where some of the money came from.

The June 2 Republican primary includes Gov. Larry Rhoden, U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, state House Speaker Jon Hansen and Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden. The winner will …

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