South Dakota Holds GOP Gubernatorial Primary Runoff
Republican voters in South Dakota are voting in a primary runoff for governor. Gov. Larry Rhoden is running against businessman Toby Doeden.
Republican voters in South Dakota are heading to the polls to vote in a gubernatorial primary runoff. Gov. Larry Rhoden is vying for a full term as governor against Republican businessman Toby Doeden. The runoff was necessary because neither candidate secured over half of the vote in the June 2 primary. The winner of the runoff will be the Republican candidate for governor in the general election. Gov. Rhoden and Toby Doeden have been competing for the Republican nomination since the primary.
The primary runoff is being held on Tuesday, with voters across the state casting their ballots. The outcome of the runoff will determine which Republican candidate will move forward to the general election.
Gov. Rhoden has been serving as the governor of South Dakota, while Toby Doeden is a businessman. The two candidates have been campaigning across the state, trying to win the support of Republican voters.
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What is a primary runoff?
A primary runoff is a second election held when no candidate receives over half of the vote in the initial primary. It determines which candidate will move forward to the general election.
Who are the candidates in the South Dakota GOP gubernatorial primary runoff?
The candidates are Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden, both Republicans.
Why was a runoff necessary in this election?
A runoff was necessary because neither candidate secured over half of the vote in the June 2 primary.
What is at stake in the primary runoff?
The winner of the runoff will be the Republican candidate for governor in the general election.
When is the primary runoff being held?
The primary runoff is being held on Tuesday, with voters across the state casting their ballots.
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