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Republican leaders first candidates to announce run for SD governor, lieutenant governor
South Dakota Republicans Jon Hansen and Karla Lems say their race will focus on property rights, spending and halting ...
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South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen announces 2026 run for governor
Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems is Hansen's running mate. The two launched their campaign at a rally in Sioux Falls on Thursday, according to the campaign.
First 2026 South Dakota candidate for governor focuses on property rights, spending
The pair officially announced their 2026 campaign to hundreds of supporters Thursday at the South Dakota Military Heritage ...
Hansen-Lems first ticket in the 2026 Governor’s race
Rumors of a run for the Governor’s Mansion were confirmed and the 2026 campaign has officially begun. Dell Rapids Republican ...
South Dakota House leaders tease big announcement. Is it a 2026 governor ticket?
Two Republican leaders in the South Dakota House have teased a big announcement that some political watchers say is a ticket ...
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Hansen and Lems prepare to run as team for governor
On Thursday, two South Dakota lawmakers are expected to announce they are seeking the Republican nominations for governor and ...