South Dakota GOP Runoff Heats Up | Pierre News

South Dakota Republicans brace for a historic runoff showdown as incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden faces businessman Toby Doeden in a July 28th vote—the first time since 1985 this law has been used. Rhoden, with 25% of the primary vote and 25 years in state politics, clashes with Doeden, who captured 31% and ran as an outsider touting his lack of experience as an asset. Campaigns have gone nuclear: Doeden dubs Rhoden “Lyin’ Larry” over tax claims, while Rhoden calls Doeden “reckless,” citing past controversial statements. Doeden’s self-funded $4 million campaign dwarfs Rhoden’s $1.1 million, mostly from PACs. Whoever wins will face Democrat Dan Ahlers in November—and must also mend a fractured GOP after a bruising primary. The ship’s turning, but the storm’s not over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7e1227acd08a595