South Dakota Democrat withdraws, clearing path for independent Senate bid
TL;DR
Democratic Senate nominee Julian Beaudion dropped out under party pressure, clearing the way for independent Brian Bengs to challenge Republican Sen. Mike Rounds in November—a move part of a pattern in red states where Democrats exit to back independents with stronger fundraising and polling.
- South Dakota Democrat exits Senate race, clears way for independent Politico
- Julian Beaudion Quits Senate Race in South Dakota, Clearing Way for Independent The New York Times
- Democrat drops out of South Dakota’s Senate race, clearing path for independent candidate NBC News
- Sioux Falls’ Julian Beaudion exits US Senate race Argus Leader
- Democrat exits Senate race in South Dakota, clearing way for independent The Washington Post
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