South Dakota Republicans on Tuesday opted to nominate incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden over challenger Toby Doeden, a businessman, in the gubernatorial runoff.
The Associated Press declared Rhoden the winner shortly after polls closed; the candidate leads by double digits. As of 10:30 p.m. ET, Rhoden had over 71 percent of the vote.
Doeden readily conceded the race after results came in, congratulating his erstwhile rival in a statement on X, urging his supporters to move their support over to Rhoden in the November general election.
“Tonight, I have offered a sincere congratulations to Governor Rhoden. He, Sandy, their children, and their team have my FULL SUPPORT heading into November,” Doeden wrote. “I encourage each and every one of my supporters to do the same.”…
Incumbent Rhoden Wins South Dakota Republican Primary for Governor
