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South Dakota News Watch is one of the few news organizations in the state with a full-time reporter who lives in Pierre. These stories explain how what happens in the Capitol impacts all residents, hold publicly elected leaders accountable, investigate complex issues and help voters make informed choices when they go to the polls through accurate, balanced reporting.
Rhoden wins South Dakota Republican runoff for governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden took a 71% to 29% lead early and maintained it over Toby Doeden.
Live results: South Dakota Republican governor runoff
Updated vote numbers on the statewide election total and for each county in the contest between Toby Doeden and Gov. Larry Rhoden.
SD Republican gubernatorial runoff: How we got here
A timeline of how the state's first-ever gubernatorial runoff shaped up, from candidate announcements to underdog wins.
7 things to know ahead of the SD gubernatorial runoff
Several factors are leading up to the historic election, including a year of campaigning, fights over property tax and negative advertisements.
New project illustrates SD's love-hate relationship with solar power
While power companies and state officials show interest in the renewable power source, opposition from neighbors dims the shine on some ventures.
Number of SD Republicans at an all-time high ahead of runoff
How historic and current voter registration numbers illustrate the unprecedented nature of the July 28 gubernatorial runoff.
Fact brief: Will Christine Erickson be first female mayor of the 3 state’s biggest cities?
As Sioux Falls prepares to swear in its first female mayor, have Rapid City and Aberdeen ever elected women to lead their cities?