South Dakota Republican Primaries: The Fight Over Carbon Pipelines and Eminent Domain

Republican factions in South Dakota are battling for legislative control, with millions in spending fueling the divide. The conflict stems from a 2024 revolt over a proposed five-state carbon capture pipeline and the subsequent ban on eminent domain for such projects. Business interests and political action committees are now funding candidates who support economic development and carbon infrastructure, challenging the lawmakers who pushed for stricter property rights and banned carbon pipeline land seizures.