AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSouth Dakota Politics: Republican businessman Toby Doeden topped Tuesday’s GOP governor primary but fell short of the 35% threshold, setting up a July 28 runoff with Gov. Larry Rhoden; U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson and House Speaker Jon Hansen also advanced to the next phase depending on final tallies. U.S. House & Senate: Attorney General Marty Jackley won the GOP nomination for South Dakota’s lone House seat, while Sen. Mike Rounds secured his party’s nod for reelection. State Legislature: The Legislature’s GOP lineup is in flux after 15 Republican incumbents lost primaries, with some races headed for recounts. Election Process: South Dakota election workers and county auditors emphasized how poll workers and local administration keep voting running smoothly. Health & Safety: A tick-borne illness dubbed “bobcat fever” is raising concerns for cat owners as Lone Star ticks spread across the Midwest and East. Local Elections: Sioux Falls mayoral race heads to a runoff, and several other municipal contests were decided Tuesday.
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