Little-known Senate candidate's key issue: illegal immigration

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) The first Republican U-S Senate candidate to qualify for the June 3rd primary ballot says his key issue is illegal immigration.

Charles Lyonel Gonyo of Trent says he spent the last 12 years fighting illegal immigration. He says he'll be the only candidate quoting now "that's pro-American." Gonyo says he attended South Dakota State University and that he worked as a veterinarian before focusing on illegal immigration. He wouldn't divulge his age or say talk much about what he does for a living.

A Republican primary was assured last week when state Representative Joel Dykstra of Canton qualified for the ballot. Two others who said they are running have yet to qualify for the ballot. The deadline is tomorrow.

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