Noem campaign says it raised $8.5 million last year

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem reelection campaign says that she has raised $8.5 million in 2021. She is touting a historical fundraising haul for a South Dakota gubernatorial candidate. The Republican governor has $7.3 million on hand across multiple committees, according to her campaign. Noem has created both a federal political action committee and an in-state reelection campaign account. Noem faces a primary challenge from state Rep. Steve Haugaard, a former House Speaker who is running to the right of Noem. His recent financial filings were not yet available from the Secretary of State.