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 (99% of precincts reporting)

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.

STATE SENATE DISTRICT 19 (Republican)

• Kyle Schoenfish                2,985    (66%)
• Donna Olson                      1,551    (34%)

STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19 (Republican – Top two advance)

• Drew Peterson                   2,765    (36%)
• Jessica Bahmiller              3,384    (45%)
• Tanner Michael Hento     1,447     (19%)

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%)