South Dakota confirms Trump’s electoral victory, casts three votes for President-elect and his running mate
Three votes for Donald Trump and JD Vance sent to Washington for official count
PIERRE – The Mount Rushmore state’s three electoral votes have officially been cast in favor of Republicans Donald Trump and his vice presidential running mate.
Attorney General Marty Jackley, Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden and Gov. Kristi Noem staffer Ryan Brunner submitted six ballots in total - one each for Trump and another for future vice president JD Vance - Tuesday afternoon at the state Capitol.
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Brunner took the place of Noem, the final of three Republican delegates who was selected by South Dakotans in November to cast the official ballot for Trump and Vance. However, Noem did not attend Tuesday, instead opting to have Brunner go in her place. Brunner had to be “elected” by the group of three in order to partake.
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