Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Absentee voting operations are actively underway across Codington County ahead of the anticipated 2026 Primary Election cycle, according to a comprehensive departmental report delivered by County Auditor Brenda Hanten during Tuesday’s Commissioner meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Deuel County, SD - Deuel County voters will decide on June 2 whether a 71‑acre parcel of farmland in Scandinavia Township should be rezoned from agricultural to commercial‑industrial to allow Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) to pursue a natural gas power plant near Toronto. The Special Referendum Election will be held countywide on the same day as the statewide Republican Primary.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The Rhoden for Governor campaign has issued a formal cease‑and‑desist letter to broadcast stations across South Dakota, demanding the immediate removal of a political advertisement aired by the Rushmore Principles PAC, which is supporting Dusty Johnson’s gubernatorial bid.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Attorney General Marty Jackley has officially filed a draft title and explanation for a proposed constitutional amendment that aims to clarify voter eligibility requirements in South Dakota. The measure, if approved by voters during the November 3, 2026, general election, would explicitly state that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote in the state.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the June primary approaches, Gary Hudiburgh, a candidate for South Dakota House District 4, joined Northeast Radio SD to discuss his unique background and his plans to “reclaim communities at risk.”

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Glen Vilhauer for South Dakota Senate campaign has announced that longtime community leaders LuAnn Strait and Don Roby will serve as Co‑Chairs for his 2026 re‑election effort. The announcement comes as the District 5 Republican primary is set to feature a competitive matchup between incumbent Senator Glen Vilhauer and State Representative Josephine Garcia, according to recent local filings.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The filing period for the 2026 primary election has officially closed, and the final rosters from the South Dakota Secretary of State and the Codington County Auditor are locked in. With major transitions coming to the County Commission and a high-profile showdown for the Watertown Senate seat, Northeast Radio SD has your complete wrap-up of the field, starting with the races right here in our community.

Northeast Radio SD News - Gary, SD - Gary W. Hudiburgh III, a local millwright and Executive Director of the nonprofit organization SotaSoDak, officially announced his candidacy for t