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Aberdeen businessman to mount bid for Congress

Toby Doeden forms an exploratory committee to consider run against Dusty Johnson in Republican primary

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Jan 07, 2024
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A lifelong South Dakotan has formed an exploratory committee to run for U.S. House of Representatives, challenging current Republican incumbent Rep. Dusty Johnson.

Toby Doeden, a Republican from Aberdeen, is announcing his intentions to challenge Johnson, who has been in Congress for three terms.

A political outsider, text polls commissioned by Doeden’s campaign began circulating among registered South Dakota voters Saturday — asking participants if they would support Doeden’s prospective bid to oust Johnson.

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A native of northeast South Dakota, Doeden has been active in the area’s business community for several years. According to a biography posted to Aberdeen Chrysler Center, where Doeden is in management. Doeden is also the owner of several other businesses and rental properties in the area — operating under the name Plaza Rentals.

Doeden tells The Dakota Scout that his status as a political outsider is what he believes could make him an attractive alternative to voters.

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