Businessman Runs for Governor on Cost-Cutting | Sioux City News

Sioux City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

A South Dakota businessman is running for governor, promising to shake up state politics with a CEO-style approach focused on accountability, efficiency, and affordability. Toby Doeden, a self-described outsider with no prior political experience, says voters are fed up with the status quo and want bold change. He’s tackling rising costs — including doubled property taxes and inflation — that are forcing seniors to sell their homes, while pledging to audit state departments to slash waste and return savings to taxpayers. His campaign also champions small businesses as the heart of the state’s…