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Coverage dated August 4, 2026 to August 6, 2026

South Dakota Democratic nominee exits Senate race, bolstering independent rival

Headline from Roll Call

South Dakota Democrat Julian Beaudion is dropping out of the primary. (Courtesy Facebook/Julian Beaudion for U.S. Senate)

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  1. Politico

    South Dakota Democrat exits Senate race, clears way for independent (opens Politico)

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    Julian Beaudion is the third Democrat to drop out of a Senate race after facing pressure from his party to bow out for a more promising independent candidate.

  2. South Dakota Searchlight

    South Dakota’s Democratic nominee for US Senate drops out (opens South Dakota Searchlight)

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    South Dakota Searchlight's feed description

    South Dakota’s Democratic U.S. Senate nominee ended his campaign Tuesday. “In recent weeks, my family has faced extraordinary personal challenges,” Julian Beaudion said in a written statement. “As many of you know, we experienced a devastating house fire while continuing to navigate significant pers…

  3. Roll Call

    South Dakota Democratic nominee exits Senate race, bolstering independent rival (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    South Dakota Democrat Julian Beaudion is dropping out of the primary. (Courtesy Facebook/Julian Beaudion for U.S. Senate)

  4. Washington Times

    Democrat quits Senate race in South Dakota, boosts the independent candidate in deep-red state (opens Washington Times)

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    South Dakota Democratic Senate nominee Julian Beaudion has quit his campaign, blaming personal trauma and unspecified "threats and attacks" from a political opponent.

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