First debate in Republican race for governor was like the first pancake off the griddle

By: Dana Hess

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: April 4, 2026

Words: 892

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Maybe gubernatorial debates are like pancakes. The first one is always a little funky. Fortunately, there are a couple more debates scheduled this month. Maybe, like pancakes, they’ll get better as the griddle gets hotter.

The first debate from the four candidates seeking the Republican nomination for governor is in the books. There were some things viewers learned from the candidates and some things they didn’t.

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