GOP governor survives challenge from Bitcoin evangelist in gubernatorial runoff

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden defeated Bitcoin evangelist Toby Doeden in a gubernatorial primary runoff, securing 70.5% of the vote. The race was the first gubernatorial primary runoff in state history, with Rhoden advancing to the November general election against Dan Ahlers. Doeden, a businessman and cryptocurrency advocate, campaigned on Bitcoin investment and property tax elimination.