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Elections Ballotpedia is covering in July 2026

In July 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 403 elections across seven states. These include two statewide elections, 19 special elections held to fill vacancies in five states, and two recall elections in one state.

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Trump to mark US 250th anniversary at Mount Rushmore

President Donald Trump is set to headline a July 3rd fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore, marking a significant event for America's 250th anniversary. The South Dakota memorial will host military tributes and a speech by the President, continuing his tradition of grand, patriotic spectacles. This appearance holds particular significance for…

The Economic Times

Low-Tax States For Middle-Class Families Ranked by Childcare Affordability

If you prioritize low state taxes, here's how early childhood costs stack up across the country in 2026.

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When she was South Dakota’s Governor, Kristi Noem commuted a convicted killer’s life sentence. He has just been charged for the death of a teen

There is no bigger tragedy than the death of a child.

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USDA Recalls 5,795 Pounds of Power Plate Meals Frozen Meatloaf Over Undeclared Soy Allergen in Three States

USDA recalls 5,795 lbs of Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf for undeclared soy. Shipped to MN, ND, SD. Check USE BY dates 6/25/26 through 6/10/27 immediately.

Medical Daily

Mark Milk Whose Life Sentence Kristi Noem Commuted Is Charged Over Teen Niece's Fatal Cocaine Case

Mark Milk, a South Dakota man, faces federal charges related to his niece's death, reigniting debate over the state's clemency system after his life sentence was commuted by Governor Kristi Noem.

International Business Times UK

Kristi Noem under scrutiny after man she freed faces charges in niece’s death

A South Dakota man whose sentence of life in prison was commuted by former Gov. Kristi Noem is now implicated in the death of his 14-year-old niece

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Party control informs state legislative competitiveness trends ahead of 2026 elections

Across 31 states with completed candidate filing data, an average of 23% of incumbent state legislators are running in contested primaries this year — the second-highest share since 2010, trailing only 2022. At the same time, the average share of open seats, at 17.4%, is the second-lowest since 2010.

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Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden to face off in first-ever primary runoff for South Dakota governor

Incumbent Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden are running in the Republican primary runoff for governor of South Dakota on July 28. The gubernatorial primary runoff is the first since South Dakota passed a 1985 law requiring a candidate to receive 35% of the vote to avoid a runoff. In the…

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Candidates endorsed by RECs won 88% of primary races across five states in June 2 elections

Endorsements are one of the ways voters learn who candidates are and what they stand for — especially in down-ballot races where little other information is available. Ballotpedia tracks endorsements from organizations we call Recognized Endorsement Contributors (RECs): groups ranging from labor unions and advocacy organizations to newspaper editorial boards…

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How a US hospital is working to solve a hometown housing shortage with first-of-its-kind funding

Like many employers across South Dakota, Fall River Health is grappling with a persistent worker shortage

The Independent UK

Senate plans fast action on Trump’s DNI pick

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Thursday he will try to get President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence confirmed “as quickly as possible.” “I don’t know what realistic is, but we’re gonna probe the limits of it,” the South Dakota Republican said. Trump on Thursday afternoon…

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Incumbent Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden advance to first-ever primary runoff for South Dakota governor

On June 2, incumbent Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden advanced to a Republican primary runoff on July 28. Neither received the 35% of the vote required to win the primary outright. As of June 3, Doeden received 31% of the vote, Rhoden 25%, Dusty Johnson 23%, and Jon Hansen 21%.…

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South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985

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Another one bites the dust

South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson was the early favorite in the state’s gubernatorial race, but in the run-up to Tuesday’s primary, a poll found his edge eroding. The four-term Republican wound up finishing third, behind Gov. Larry Rhoden, who filled the vacancy left by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem,…

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South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985

Welcome to the Thursday, June 4, 2026, Brew.

The Independent UK

Trump takes a hit in nationwide primaries as voters shake up the map

Contests, spanning California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota, provided crucial takeaways for both major parties

The Independent UK

Photos of primary races across the US as candidates compete to get on the ballots for the midterms

Voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota cast ballots on Tuesday in primary elections ahead of the 2026 midterm general election in November.

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International Business Times

Democratic Primaries 2026: California Governor Race and House Battles Put Party Future on the Line

Tuesday's elections in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota will determine nominees in several battleground races.

The Independent UK

Can Democrats hold California and break through in Iowa? What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

The governor's office in California typically attracts some of the highest-wattage names in politics, but not this year

The Guardian - US

Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund scrapped, acting attorney general Todd Blanche confirms – as it happened

Blanche confirms fund set up to compensate president’s allies will not go ahead after fierce backlash and court setbacks

Reason

Indiana Police Misplace More Than $30,000 Seized in Massage Parlor Raids

The raids took place after a detective with the state Protection for Abused and Trafficked Humans Law Enforcement Task Force got four penis massages.

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Elections Ballotpedia is covering in June 2026

In June 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4,827 elections across 26 states. These include 18 statewide elections, 91 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, and two recall elections in two states.

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Tennessee Enacts REINS-style bill, the second REINS state in 2026

On May 19, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed HB 1913 into law. The bill introduces a REINS-style requirement for agency rulemaking, under which the legislature must approve of proposed rules exceeding a cost threshold. The bill also requires rulemaking agencies to seek feedback from trade organizations that would be…

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Three candidates are running for South Dakota’s At-Large Congressional District this year — the second most since 2014

This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in South Dakota was March 31, 2026.

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