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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.
Real estate, car dealerships, bitcoin and a TIF: A look into Toby Doeden's empire
Much has been spoken of gubernatorial candidate Toby Doeden's wealth and business experience. Here's what public documents reveal about it.
Q&A: What to know about South Dakota's first gubernatorial runoff
If you didn't vote in the primary can you vote in the runoff? Those questions and more answered in Q&A on Rhoden-Doeden governor race.
Legislature election recap: Nelson holds off Hunhoff; Carley ousted
A review of top election results of South Dakota state legislative Republican primary races.
Fact brief: Did Larry Rhoden beat Toby Doeden in West River voting?
Toby Doeden and Larry Rhoden will meet on July 28 for the right to challenge Democrat Dan Ahlers in November’s general election.
Bountiful ballots: Local election added to June primary
A law change added numerous local nonpartisan and political races to the statewide Republican and Democratic primaries.
Jackley and Rounds win; Doeden, Rhoden to meet in runoff
House and Senate winners cruise to victory in GOP primary but no governor candidate got needed 35%.
South Dakota primary and local election preview
From 2 seats in Congress and the governor to a slew of local races, South Dakotans go to the polls Tuesday. An explanation about what's at stake.