The battle in SD 12

Kevin Goedker has decided to mount a primary challenge to Sen. Paul Koering, in Senate District 12, even though he didn't get the endorsement from the GOP last week.

Koering was outed after his vote against bringing the same-sex marriage bill to the floor last year.

GOP Chair Ron Cary released a statement on the situation this afternoon.

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