South Dakota's Gubernatorial Clash | Pierre News

In a high-stakes South Dakota gubernatorial runoff, Toby Doeden and Larry Rhoden are locked in a fiery battle over property taxes, lab-grown meat, abortion, and carbon pipelines — each candidate wielding sharp attacks and bold promises to sway voters in this pivotal election. Doeden vows to slash property taxes to zero, while Rhoden warns it would cost $1.8 billion and derail state finances. The feud escalates with Doeden’s PAC branding Rhoden “Lab-Grown Larry” over a veto of a ban on lab meat — Rhoden defends his move as a cautious, five-year study to avoid legal chaos. Abortion becomes another flashpoint, with Doeden’s team highlighting a $4,000 donation from a pro-choice law firm to Rhoden’s campaign, while Rhoden’s allies stress his decades-long pro-life record. And on property rights, Doeden accuses Rhoden of cozying up to a pipeline lobbyist — Rhoden counters by pointing to his own law blocking eminent domain for carbon pipelines. This runoff is shaping up to be a defining clash of values, with both sides fighting for the soul of South Dakota’s future. 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/ff24504ef0481d1b