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Top first-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of John Thune | John R. Thune | $357,868 | Sioux Falls, SD |
| Friends of Dusty Johnson | Dusty Johnson | $96,083 | Mitchell, SD |
| Rounds for Senate | Marion Michael Rounds | $4,466 | Pierre, SD |
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