Republican primary races in South Dakota are seeing a surge of spending as factions clash over the legacy of the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. The conflict centers on whether the state should allow eminent domain for carbon capture infrastructure or prioritize private property rights. Business interests and PACs are funding candidates who support economic development and carbon capture projects, while insurgent wings of the party push for stricter bans on land seizure. The outcome will determine the state's approach to carbon transport and industrial climate policy.
