South Dakota GOP Chairman John Wiik Won't Seek Reelection

South Dakota GOP Chairman John Wiik has announced he will not seek reelection after his two-year term ends, setting the stage for leadership changes within the party as multiple candidates emerge for the position. In Virginia, Attorney General Jason Miyares has opted to run for reelection instead of challenging Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 2025, leaving Earle-Sears as a clear frontrunner. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi confirmed she will not pursue a role in President-elect Trump's administration and intends to run for reelection in 2026. These developments reflect ongoing dynamics within state Republican parties as they prepare for upcoming elections.