The Associated Press reports:
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who has elevated her national prominence through a hands-off approach to pandemic restrictions, won the Republican primary on Tuesday against a former legislative leader who accused her of using the office to mount a 2024 White House bid.
The first-term governor’s primary win against former South Dakota House Speaker Steve Haugaard gives her a commanding advantage as she seeks another term in November against Democratic state Rep. Jamie Smith, who did not face a primary challenger.
Read the full article. Noem, you will recall, presented Trump with a Mount Rushmore replica featuring his face.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a Trump ally who is known for her opposition to COVID restrictions, won the Republican nomination to seek reelection in November, as voters cast ballots in primary elections across seven U.S. states https://t.co/kHPvWiLU1j pic.twitter.com/HH6EbeWxE5
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