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South Dakota Governor Candidates Make Final Push

South Dakota Governor Candidates Make Final Push

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In what looks like a closely contested race, the candidates for Governor in South Dakota made their final push ahead of election day.

Democrat Billie Sutton continued to push for unity….

Republican Kristi Noem talked to voters about her vision for state government…

Sutton says he has had long experience of being in the minority in Pierre..

Noem says she wants state government to be more efficient…

Both candidates will vote in their home precincts, Sutton in Burke and Noem in Hazel. Both will end up at gatherings in Sioux Falls to wait on the returns.

Libertarian Kurt Evans is also on the ballot.

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