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South Dakota Dems Rebuild After Senate Exit | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota Democrats face a pivotal moment as Julian Beaudoin withdraws from the 2026 Senate race, leaving the party without a nominee — while independent Brian Bengs, who ran as a Democrat in 2022, remains unendorsed. The party respects both decisions, trusting voters to decide. Once dominant in state politics, Democrats now struggle with recruitment and messaging, acknowledging that national trends and party labels influence voter choices. Yet they point to wins like minimum wage hikes and Medicaid expansion as proof of shared values. Their focus is on listening, showing up statewide, and…
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