South Dakota Gubernatorial Primary Runoff

Republican voters in South Dakota are set to participate in a critical gubernatorial primary runoff on Tuesday. The runoff features Gov. Larry Rhoden and Republican businessman Toby Doeden. In the initial June 2 primary, neither candidate managed to secure over 50% of the votes, leading to the current runoff.

Gov. Larry Rhoden, who assumed office after Kristi Noem moved to a Homeland Security role under President Trump, is seeking a full term. Rhoden faced a challenging initial primary, trailing Doeden by five percentage points, raising concerns for his campaign. The race has garnered significant attention, but President Trump has not yet expressed support for any candidate in the predominantly Republican state.

Polls are set to close at 8 p.m. EDT, with live results available through Decision Desk HQ.