MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — There was no shortage of drama in Tuesday’s primary election, both at the local and state levels.
The most glaring changes are at the city level. Voters overwhelmingly backed term limits for councilors. Susan Tjarks is retiring at the end of the session and John Doescher, incumbent in Ward 2, has lost. That guarantees a turnover of 25% with the winners securing at least one term lasting three years.
In the hotly contested governor’s race, there will be a runoff on July 28th to determine the Republican nominee for the general election.
Full results are below.
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STATEWIDE (97% of precincts reporting as of 2:30 a.m.)
U.S. Senator (Republican)
- Justin McNeal 30,660 (24%)
- Mike Rounds 97,165 (76%)
U.S House (Republican)
- Marty Jackley 98,747 (79%)
- James Bialota 25,776 (21%)
Governor (Republican)
- Larry Rhoden 33,246 (26%)
- Jon Hansen 26,674 (20%)
- Dusty Johnson 30,624 (24%)
- Toby Doeden 39,754 (31%)
Doeden and Rhoden will meet in a two-person runoff on July 28th to determine Republican nominee for governor in November.
DAVISON COUNTY (100% of precincts reporting)
Races for sheriff, treasurer, auditor, register of deeds, and three county commissioner races featured only one candidate.
SCHOOL BOARD
Mitchell School District
- Debra Everson 2,048 (55%)
- Vanessa Klock 1,706 (45%)
Ethan School District
- Bo Burkel 67 (41%)
- Amy Storm 96 (59%)
MITCHELL CITY COUNCIL
Ward 1
- Sarah Deakins 339 (43%)
- Tim Goldammer 458 (57%)
Ward 2
- John Doescher 219 (34%)
- Shaun Davis 248 (38%)
- Jay Schreurs 180 (28%)
Ward 3
- Ken Schlimgen 469 (64%)
- Mike Bathke 262 (36%)
Ward 4
- Jason Greenway 829 (81%)
- Patrick McGeough 198 (19%)
MITCHELL BALLOT INITIATIVE
To establish term limits for mayor and city council
- Yes 2,427 (72%)
- No 950 (28%)