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Republican Who Runs South Dakota Elections Backs Democrat to Succeed Her

Monae Johnson, the secretary of state, is the latest Republican incumbent to speak out against conservative candidates as President Trump loses support before midterm elections.

Republican Who Runs South Dakota Elections Backs Democrat to Succeed Her

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Monae Johnson, the secretary of state, is the latest Republican incumbent to speak out against conservative candidates as President Trump loses support before midterm elections.

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Monae Johnson, the secretary of state, is the latest Republican incumbent to speak out against conservative candidates as President Trump loses support before midterm elections.

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