Tag: Governor of South Dakota
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Larry Rhoden becomes the first South Dakota governor in history to win a primary for a full-term after ascenion to office
On July 28, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden (R) won the state’s first-ever primary runoff to win a full term as governor. He defeated car dealer Toby Doeden (R) 72% to 28%. Rhoden became governor in 2025 after Gov. Kristi Noem (R) resigned to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security. Rhoden’s victory makes him the…
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South Dakota enacts proof of citizenship law, 20 other election bills in 2026 session
The South Dakota Legislature adjourned its regular session on March 30 after enacting 21 election-related bills, all of which were signed by Gov. Larry Rhoden (R). Among those bills were two measures related to citizenship and voting. SB 175 requires individuals to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote in state and local elections.…