Temporary party switchers receive encouragement and criticism ahead of Republican runoff election

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 927

Last Updated: 4 days, 11 hours ago

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The stakes are high enough in the race for the South Dakota Republican Party’s nomination for governor that Nancy Turbak Berry became a Republican, at least temporarily.

The former Democratic state lawmaker intends to rejoin her preferred party after the July 28 runoff election.

“I wish we would elect Democrats,” said Turbak Berry. “But until the state changes enough so that’s a likely scenario, I think it’s important to have a voice in the primary.”

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