As you probably know, in South Dakota secretary of state nominees for major political parties aren’t decided through a statewide primary election, though they probably should be. They’re selected by party delegates at the state conventions, which were once pretty predictable affairs when it came to candidate nominations. Especially for Republicans.
On Saturday, June 18, seven starters will battle for the right to be a Walter Dale Memorial champion at Exhibition Park Raceway. Made famous in New Brunswick's capital city of Fredericton, the $6,000 invitational has attracted a stellar field.