Toby Doeden, a Republican businessman, has secured a spot in the runoff for South Dakota's governor's office, according to NBC News projections.
Doeden's advancement means he will face off against another candidate in a head-to-head matchup to determine who will represent the Republican Party in the general election. The runoff format signals that no single candidate cleared the threshold needed to win the primary outright.
The South Dakota governor's race has drawn significant attention within GOP circles as the state looks toward its next executive leader. Doeden's business background has been central to his campaign pitch to voters in the state.
With the runoff approaching, both candidates will intensify their efforts to secure support from Republican voters across the state. The outcome of this matchup will set the stage for the general election battle later this year.
Author Sarah Mitchell: "Doeden's path to the runoff shows how wide-open this race really is, and the real fight for the GOP nomination starts now."
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