You can remove Austin Goss from the list of possible State Auditor candidates

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If you recall, former reporter Austin Goss had been rumored to be looking to run for State Auditor in the 2026 SDGOP State Convention contest back this last February.

However, according to a story this weekend at the Aberdeen insider, that’s looking to not be the case anymore, as he’s  announcing that he’s moving in a column titled “Austin Goss: The final page in the South Dakota chapter“

Now, it’s time for my family and me to head back east. While I was serving on active duty military orders for most of this year, we faced a series of emergencies that made one thing clear: in the event of another extended activation or deployment, my immediate family needs to be closer to extended family.

Read that story here (subscription required).

With Goss moving, that means the sole candidate in the contest for State Auditor remains Sioux Falls City Councilman David Barranco.

16 thoughts on “You can remove Austin Goss from the list of possible State Auditor candidates”

  5. I had the pleasure of working with Austin Goss when we covered the 2024 and 2025 sessions of the South Dakota Legislature for the SD Broadcasters Association member stations. He was an outstanding reporter, always digging hard. Austin was also an excellent colleague. I wish him and his family the best of luck in their move back East.

  6. I’m tired of the Austin Goss hate. He’s a good guy who did good work and made one mistake. Dakota News Now has been far worse after his departure.

      1. That’s a much bigger office so I don’t see it. I think he rides it out at public lands until Klumb wants it.

  7. Austin Goss is a good person. A dedicated father and spouse. His family decisions make sense, but sad to see him go

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