Rhoden Holds South Dakota GOP Primary Against Conservative Challenge
July 29, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via NBC News

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden successfully defended his seat in a GOP primary runoff, fending off a challenger from the right. The race tested whether incumbent Republicans can maintain support while facing pressure from more conservative candidates within their own party. Rhoden's victory demonstrates that primary voters still value experience and proven executive leadership, even when facing ideological challenges. Read more about this...