Kristi Noem’s ex-deputy Larry Rhoden likely to face South Dakota GOP gubernatorial runoff

The South Dakota GOP gubernatorial primary is heading for an unprecedented runoff on July 28 after no candidate secured the required 35% of the vote. Larry Rhoden, former deputy to Governor Kristi Noem, is now likely to face off in the runoff. This situation underscores the competitive nature of the primary, with significant implications for the state’s political landscape. A runoff could reshape party dynamics and influence voter turnout as the two leading candidates vie for the nomination.