Legislative primaries attract millions in spending as Republican factions fight for control

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 1,999

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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A Republican rupture that shook the South Dakota Legislature two years ago is returning to the ballot Tuesday, this time with more money and organization on the side that lost control in 2024, plus a governor primary that’s expected to increase turnout.

Campaign finance reports reviewed by South Dakota Searchlight show a total of at least $2 million spent by 23 groups so far this year to influence legislative primary races.

The result is …

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