South Dakota Senate Democrat drops out, leaving independent candidate to run against Rounds
Steady3 outlets reported this in 3 reports over 3 days
Wed, 5 August 2026Tue, 11 August 2026
What it is about
Julian BeaudionBrian BengsMike RoundsSouth DakotaR-S.D.John ThuneJoe ZweifelDakota Democratic PartyDemocratic Party DeputyDemocratic PartySioux Falls, South Dakota, United StatesSouth Dakota, United StatesDan AhlersSteven Mccleerey
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
The Hill
y94.com
dakotanewsnow.com
5 Aug, 12:35over 6 days11 Aug, 20:29
How it spread - 3 original reports
Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- The Hill12:35first to report
South Dakota Senate Democratic candidate Julian Beaudion announced on Tuesday that he would be suspending his campaign for the upper chamber, leaving independent candidate Brian Bengs to take on Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) this fall. “In recent weeks, my family has faced extraordinary personal challenges. As many of you know, we experienced a devastating house...
Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- y94.com10:23
PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) - The South Dakota Democratic Party will not select a replacement cand...
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- dakotanewsnow.com20:29
The two will share the Democratic ticket in the race for South Dakota governor, giving Ahlers a running mate with legislative experience as the campaign moves into the fall.