Back again! The votes are in, the dust is settling, and South Dakota politics just delivered one of the biggest surprises in recent memory. Jake is joined by Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen, Nathan Sanderson, and SD News Watch’s Alexander Rifaat to break down Toby Doeden’s unexpected first place finish, Dusty Johnson’s exit, and the July 28 gubernatorial runoff that now pits Doeden against Governor Larry Rhoden. We get into what happened on election night, where the polls got it right, where they missed, and why turnout may decide everything from here.
Plus, we dive deep into the legislative shakeups that could reshape Pierre for years to come. Incumbents fell, familiar names made comebacks, and several of the state’s most closely watched races delivered surprises right down to the final precincts. From District 29’s political earthquake to the changing balance of power in both chambers, the 2026 primary may be over, but the battle for South Dakota’s future is just getting started.
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