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South Dakota governor survives crowded primary -- for now

Gov. Larry Rhoden joins 'Fox & Friends' from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to discuss the top issues facing South Dakota voters and President Donald Trump's trade deals. South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden survived the first round of a crowded Republican gubernatorial primary Tuesday, as he was confirmed on Wednesday to have moved on to a runoff against leading contender and businessman Toby Doeden. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., the Mount Rushmore State's at-large congressman, was seen as the most likely foil for Rhoden, while the fourth candidate in the race – House Speaker Jon Hansen, R-Dell Rapids – also did not make the cut. Since no candidate crossed the 35% threshold for a three-or-more candidate race, state law prescribes an eight-week final lap before a new election set for June 28. Rhoden, the longtime lieutenant governor under former Gov. Kristi No

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Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the party

While president’s last-minute endorsement of Randy Feenstra failed, he has enjoyed successes in Texas, Indiana and Kentucky Zach Lahn’s victory in Iowa’s gubernatorial primary on Tuesday is a rare instance of Republican voters rejecting…

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Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the party

While president’s last-minute endorsement of Randy Feenstra failed, he has enjoyed successes in Texas, Indiana and Kentucky Zach Lahn’s victory in Iowa’s gubernatorial primary on Tuesday is a rare instance of Republican…

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South Dakota governor survives crowded primary -- for now

Gov. Larry Rhoden joins 'Fox & Friends' from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to discuss the top issues facing South Dakota voters and President Donald Trump's trade deals. South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden survived the first…

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While president’s last-minute endorsement of Randy Feenstra failed, he has enjoyed successes in Texas, Indiana and Kentucky Zach Lahn’s victory in Iowa’s gubernatorial primary on Tuesday is a rare instance of Republican voters rejecting…

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Gov. Larry Rhoden joins 'Fox & Friends' from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to discuss the top issues facing South Dakota voters and President Donald Trump's trade

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