2026 South Dakota governor's race

Incumbent: Larry Rhoden (Republican)

Larry RhodenRepublican Party (United States)95%

TDToby DoedenRepublican Party (United States)95%

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Public polling

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Pollster	Date	Rhoden (R)	Doeden (R)	Spread
IJR Average	1 polls	62	32	Rhoden+30

Declared candidates

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Larry Rhoden
Republican Party (United States) · Incumbent
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Dan Ahlers
Democratic Party (United States)
Dusty Johnson
Republican Party (United States)
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