SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Allison Renville announced on Friday that she’s stepping down from the 2026 South Dakota gubernatorial race.
According to a news release, Renville cited funding constraints as the primary reason for her withdrawal.
Renville noted the campaign’s financial challenges were compounded by the long-term effects of federal funding cuts and broader budget reductions enacted during the Trump administration.
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“Running for public office should not require personal wealth or access to elite networks. What I’m going through is just like every other American.” Renville said in a statement. “When candidates with lived experience of housing instability and working-class struggles can’t sustain campaigns, it proves the system is not designed for the common person.”…