Primary
Republican Runoff
Held July 28, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Rhoden ✓ | 83,582 | 70.8% | |
| Toby Doeden | 34,430 | 29.2% |
Full calendar and every race: South Dakota primary guide
Race Overview
Incumbent
Larry Rhoden
Party
Republican
Open Seat
No
Current Rating
Candidates
Larry Rhoden Nominee Incumbent
RepublicanDan Ahlers Nominee
DemocratAverage reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
No polls in the last 90 days.
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 South Dakota governor's race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe R for Republicans.
When is the 2026 South Dakota governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.