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Only 2 Votes Separate Candidates in Mayor’s Race for South Dakota’s Largest City
Key takeaways
- When ballots were tallied that evening, former state legislator Christine Erickson (R) pulled ahead of state Sen.
- When people think, My voice doesn t count, this is a prime example — every vote matters, Erickson told reporters.
- Both candidates acknowledged Tuesday night that the contest will likely be decided through a recount.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
When ballots were tallied that evening, former state legislator Christine Erickson (R) pulled ahead of state Sen. Jamie Smith (D) by just two votes, in a city of more than 210,000 people.
When people think, My voice doesn t count, this is a prime example — every vote matters, Erickson told reporters.
Both candidates acknowledged Tuesday night that the contest will likely be decided through a recount.
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