The Runoff Reckoning

Back again! Larry Rhoden’s decisive runoff victory is in the books, and we break down what the results say about the future of South Dakota Republican politics. Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen joins the show fresh off election night to talk turnout, the campaign, Toby Doeden’s concession, and why voters delivered such a resounding message. Plus, South Dakota Searchlight editor Seth Tupper weighs in on the reporting, the scrutiny of the race, and what ultimately shifted momentum in the final weeks. We also get into county by county surprises, whether self-funded campaigns are here to stay, what comes next for Toby Doeden, and the early chess moves ahead of November. Plus, the crew dives into potential lieutenant governor picks, Tom Pischke's withdrawal, upcoming ballot measures, Democratic convention questions, and wraps it all up with a look toward Sturgis Rally season and what's next for South Dakota politics. @DakotaTownHall @Jakeshoenbeck @MurdocJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.