South Dakota governor fends off challenger in primary runoff 

Source: The Hill News · Bias: Center

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Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) is projected to defeat businessman Toby Doeden in Tuesday’s GOP primary runoff for South Dakota governor, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Rhoden will now take on Democrat Dan Ahlers, a former state senator, in November. He is expected to hang on to the seat given the state’s reliably Republican leanings.   Rhoden and…

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South Dakota governor fends off challenger in primary runoff 
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South Dakota governor fends off challenger in primary runoff 

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Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) is projected to defeat businessman Toby Doeden in Tuesday’s GOP primary runoff for South Dakota governor, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Rhoden will now take on Democrat Dan Ahlers, a former state senator, in November. He is expected to hang on to the seat given the state’s reliably Republican leanings.   Rhoden and…