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Julian Beaudion, South Dakota's Democratic Senate nominee, withdrew from the race—the third Democratic withdrawal in a red-state contest this year—opening the field for independent candidate Brian Bengs to challenge Republican incumbent Mike Rounds. Beaudion cited threats and a devastating house fire, and said he would not endorse Bengs, prioritizing his family's safety.
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.
Julian Beaudion withdraws from the South Dakota Senate race, clearing the field for independent Brian Bengs to take on incumbent Republican Mike Rounds in a contest that could shift dynamics in a GOP-leaning state.