(no, really. I don’t think this is a joke – pp)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Luke Blindert Announces Bid to Serve as Toby Doeden’s Lieutenant Governor
Sioux Falls, SD — July 26, 2026 — Luke Blindert today announced his intention to serve as Republican gubernatorial candidate Toby Doeden’s choice for Lieutenant Governor, saying South Dakota Republicans deserve a leadership team that is prepared to lead boldly and decisively. With Representative Jon Hansen choosing not to join Toby Doeden’s ticket, Blindert said he is stepping forward to fill that role.
Blindert said he believes Republican voters deserve a running mate who is willing to make a decision, stand beside Doeden, and publicly commit to the race instead of remaining on the sidelines while others speculate about what comes next.
“You know what I think of this whole thing?” Blindert said. Blindert said he is prepared to serve as Lieutenant Governor if selected by Doeden and believes the Republican ticket should be settled so voters can focus on choosing the next governor of South Dakota.
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Look, if Mr. Blindert can declare he is a fit fellow for the Lt. Governor slot with Mr. Doeden, the unlikely winner, grudznick can too. Let it not be lost on you readers that grudznick demanded the Libertarians put me in their Lt. Gov slot a few years back, and while I had the largess of backing from Mr. Oakes, a prominent LIbertarian from the District Numbered 30, the rest of them had not the spine.
Therefore, grudznick also announces my intent to serve as Republican gubernatorial candidate Toby Doeden’s choice for Lieutenant Governor, becaise South Dakota Republicans deserve a leadership team that is prepared to lead boldly and decisively and with a boot ready to kick insanerism in the arse.
grudznick will serve, if Mr. Doeden is elected, and grudznick will hold those insaner than most against a literal trial by fire. There is no candidate out here with more experience with witches than grudznick.
Hey, who you calling large a… Oh, sorry, I misread.
Grudz 4 Gov Lite!
You would certainly class the place up. Probably over-class it.
Ya, but are you SD’s #1 gambler? Didn’t think so.
https://msptpoker.com/players/PlayerDetails.aspx?ProfileID=620
Sounds like Mr. Blindert is making a poor bet.
I’ve never heard of the guy…
Luke who?
Poker player
Never heard of him. Is Toby looking for anyone off the street now to be his running mate?
This is a hoot! Can the Doeden campaign get any weirder? I guess we have 3 more days to find out! Wow!
When all is said and done Doeden can only look back and realize his decision of not naming a running mate was a huge misstep. He let opportunity slip right through his fingers.
Crabtree and Hanson said no. Any future political careers….. they would be damaged goods. Although Hanson’s ego is so inflated that he may cave. Lot ‘o praying going to happen if he caves to his own pride (might be a sin John). The other two wouldn’t have gotten Toby the votes he needed.
Waiter could you come over here please? Yes you. Would you like to become famous and be my running mate? I’ll give you $1,000 cash.
Are you Toby Doeden?
Yes.
No way dude! I don’t want to become a social leper! Sorry!
Hey, with the endorsement of Lance Russell, doesn’t that guarantee Toby wins? Asked no one, ever.
I have never heard of anyone announcing they’re seeking to be someone’s running mate. That speaks volumes about Luke.
You’ve never met Luke then.
Luke is a professional poker player
There is nothing professional about him.
Toby needs a good help wanted ad.
Luke will go the distance