Republican South Dakota governor candidate #TobyDoeden touted a poll in May that correctly predicted him winning the June 2 primary, but he called results from the same firm “fake” on Wednesday when they showed him trailing by 30 points in a July 28 runoff election.
SD governor candidate calls unfavorable poll ‘fake’ after touting earlier results from same group • South Dakota Searchlight
KELO-TV commissioned the new poll from Emerson College Polling, which shows 62% of likely Republican voters supporting Gov. Larry Rhoden.
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July 15, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Republican South Dakota governor candidate #TobyDoeden touted a poll in May that correctly predicted him winning the June 2 primary, but he called results from the same firm “fake” on Wednesday when they showed him trailing by 30 points in a July 28 runoff election.
Republican candidate for governor #TobyDoeden has some criticism for whichever legislator got a law passed requiring runoff elections. He won't have to look far: The law is credited to a former lawmaker from Doeden’s own city and party, the late Joe Barnett, an Aberdeen Republican.
Candidate condemns 'whoever' approved a runoff law, and it turns out to be a legend from his city • South Dakota Searchlight
Previously, if nobody reached 35% in such a race, the party’s nomination was decided by delegates at state party conventions.
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June 10, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Republican candidate for governor #TobyDoeden has some criticism for whichever legislator got a law passed requiring runoff elections. He won't have to look far: The law is credited to a former lawmaker from Doeden’s own city and party, the late Joe Barnett, an Aberdeen Republican.
He was born poor, he says, but climbed out through salesmanship, risk-taking and force of personality. He thinks those traits could rescue South Dakota, a state he says needs saving.
He's #TobyDoeden, the bitcoin evangelist and anti-property-tax crusader running for governor ⬇️
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He's #TobyDoeden, the bitcoin evangelist and anti-property-tax crusader running for governor ⬇️
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Toby Doeden: A bitcoin evangelist and anti-property-tax crusader who wants to be governor • South Dakota Searchlight
Doeden says he was born into poverty but climbed out, and he thinks his skills could rescue South Dakota, a state he says needs saving.
southdakotasearchlight.com
July 16, 2026 at 3:26 PM
He was born poor, he says, but climbed out through salesmanship, risk-taking and force of personality. He thinks those traits could rescue South Dakota, a state he says needs saving.
He's #TobyDoeden, the bitcoin evangelist and anti-property-tax crusader running for governor ⬇️
buff.ly/4dDYsuk
He's #TobyDoeden, the bitcoin evangelist and anti-property-tax crusader running for governor ⬇️
buff.ly/4dDYsuk
Why he thinks an economic office "should be eliminated," what he plans to do about data centers, and his plan for property taxes: A Searchlight Report podcast interview with #TobyDoeden, one of four Republicans running for governor. Future episodes will feature the other candidates. buff.ly/1J0ohbR
How governor candidate Toby Doeden says he’ll phase out property taxes • South Dakota Searchlight
In this special edition of the Searchlight Report podcast, host Meghan O’Brien interviews Toby Doeden, an Aberdeen businessman and one of four people running for the Republican nomination for…
southdakotasearchlight.com
May 15, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Why he thinks an economic office "should be eliminated," what he plans to do about data centers, and his plan for property taxes: A Searchlight Report podcast interview with #TobyDoeden, one of four Republicans running for governor. Future episodes will feature the other candidates. buff.ly/1J0ohbR
He was born poor, he says, but climbed out through salesmanship, risk-taking and force of personality. He thinks those traits could rescue South Dakota, a state he says needs saving.
He's #TobyDoeden, the bitcoin evangelist and anti-property-tax crusader running for governor ⬇️ buff.ly/4dDYsuk
He's #TobyDoeden, the bitcoin evangelist and anti-property-tax crusader running for governor ⬇️ buff.ly/4dDYsuk
Toby Doeden: A bitcoin evangelist and anti-property-tax crusader who wants to be governor • South Dakota Searchlight
Doeden says he was born into poverty but climbed out, and he thinks his skills could rescue South Dakota, a state he says needs saving.
southdakotasearchlight.com
July 17, 2026 at 2:00 AM
He was born poor, he says, but climbed out through salesmanship, risk-taking and force of personality. He thinks those traits could rescue South Dakota, a state he says needs saving.
He's #TobyDoeden, the bitcoin evangelist and anti-property-tax crusader running for governor ⬇️ buff.ly/4dDYsuk
He's #TobyDoeden, the bitcoin evangelist and anti-property-tax crusader running for governor ⬇️ buff.ly/4dDYsuk
Governor candidate #TobyDoeden has pledged to eliminate #PropertyTaxes, often without limiting his language to any specific type of property. Amid criticism about the cost of that pledge, Doeden’s campaign spokesperson now says the plan has only ever been applicable to homeowners.
Amid criticism, candidate spokesperson says property tax elimination plan is only for homeowners • South Dakota Searchlight
Many criticisms and responses are flying back and forth as the campaign for the Republican nomination for governor approaches its final week.
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July 17, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Governor candidate #TobyDoeden has pledged to eliminate #PropertyTaxes, often without limiting his language to any specific type of property. Amid criticism about the cost of that pledge, Doeden’s campaign spokesperson now says the plan has only ever been applicable to homeowners.
#TobyDoeden & #LarryRhoden are beholden to maga GOP. tinyurl.com/38huzvem 12+yrs & STILL no better promised GOP 47 healthcare than #Obamacare #ACA. USA LOSES under GOP healthcare plans. tinyurl.com/244246h8 Silence is consent. tinyurl.com/3eysbyfs @dakotanewsnow.com @northdakotamonitor.com
The Myth of the Lone Wolf
There is outrageSadly, it is not just her.
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June 20, 2026 at 1:38 PM
#TobyDoeden & #LarryRhoden are beholden to maga GOP. tinyurl.com/38huzvem 12+yrs & STILL no better promised GOP 47 healthcare than #Obamacare #ACA. USA LOSES under GOP healthcare plans. tinyurl.com/244246h8 Silence is consent. tinyurl.com/3eysbyfs @dakotanewsnow.com @northdakotamonitor.com