Republican governor candidates spar over prison policy in dueling speeches

By: Seth Tupper

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: June 27, 2026

Words: 1,003

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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RAPID CITY — The two remaining Republican candidates for governor of South Dakota clashed over prison policy Friday night in what might have been the closest thing to a debate that voters will see before the party’s nomination is decided in a July 28 runoff election.

The candidates delivered back-to-back speeches to a crowd of hundreds during the Republican state convention at The Monument events center.

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