South Dakota
Outlook: Solid Republican
November 8, 2006 Update:
Gov.Mike Rounds (R)
March 27, 2006 Update:
Republican Governor Mike Rounds signed the new strict anti-abortion law, of course, but this does not change the near-certainly of his reelection in November. It may actually strengthen it in this predominantly pro-life state.
Update:
Democrat Jack Billions won his party’s nomination for the right to be slaughtered by GOP Governor Mike Rounds. Seriously, folks, this one is long over.
Background
First-term Governor Mike Rounds (R) is a heavy favorite for reelection in this strongly Republican state. Rounds is well liked and seen as a serious chief executive, and the Democrats have no one with a chance to defeat him on the horizon.