Lower turnout, shifting loyalties may drive results in GOP primary runoff for South Dakota governor

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 1,088

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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The dust from Tuesday’s primary election has barely settled, but two of South Dakota’s governor hopefuls are back in a full sprint toward a July 28 special election — the first runoff in state history for a party’s gubernatorial nomination.

Advanced voting for the Republican runoff begins June 12, and ballots must be printed listing current Gov. Larry Rhoden and political newcomer Toby Doeden by June 10. Voter registration is open through July 13.

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