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The 2026 South Dakota gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of South Dakota. Incumbent Republican Governor Kristi Noem is term-limited and thus ineligible to seek a third consecutive term.
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Marty Jackley, South Dakota Attorney General (2009–2019, 2023–present) and candidate for governor in 2018[1]
- Dusty Johnson, U.S. Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district (2019–present)[2]
- Russell Olson, former Majority Leader of the South Dakota Senate (2013) from the 8th district (2009–2013)[2]
- Larry Rhoden, Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota (2019–present)[2]
- Mike Rounds, U.S. Senator (2015–present) and former governor (2003–2011)[3]
- Paul TenHaken, mayor of Sioux Falls (2018–present)[2]
References
- ^ Hendry, Jackie; Koester, Ellen; Jungemann, Ari (June 14, 2023). "Cabinet shakeups & more state political news". South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "SD Republican voters share preferences for potential 2026 primary matchups". Dakota News Now. June 12, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ Strubinger, Lee (April 14, 2023). "Rounds discusses potential bid for governor in 2026". SDPB. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
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