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South Dakota Governor Primary Results 2026
Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden, who was elevated from the lieutenant governorship after Kristi Noem joined the Trump administration, faces GOP primary challengers as he seeks a full term: Rep. Dusty Johnson, state House speaker Jon Hansen and businessman Toby Doeden.
Republicans
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
 Toby Doeden | 0 | 30.6% |
 Larry Rhoden Incumbent | 0 | 25.2% |
 Dusty Johnson | 0 | 23.4% |
Democrats
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
 Dan Ahlers | 0 | 0.0% |
Republican Governor County Results
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
 J. HansenJon Hansen | 0 | 35.3% |
T. DoedenToby Doeden | 0 | 30.8% |
L. RhodenLarry Rhoden Incumbent | 0 | 19.7% |
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
T. DoedenToby Doeden | 0 | 32.2% |
L. RhodenLarry Rhoden Incumbent | 0 | 29.2% |
D. JohnsonDusty Johnson | 0 | 26.2% |
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
T. DoedenToby Doeden | 0 | 34.9% |
L. RhodenLarry Rhoden Incumbent | 0 | 29.9% |
J. HansenJon Hansen | 0 | 21.0% |
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
T. DoedenToby Doeden | 0 | 38.0% |
J. HansenJon Hansen | 0 | 22.6% |
L. RhodenLarry Rhoden Incumbent | 0 | 21.3% |
The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in a given race once all votes are counted. This number is an estimate and is based on several different factors, including information on the number of votes cast early as well as information provided to our vote reporters on Election Day from county election officials. The figure can change as NBC News gathers new information.
Source: Vote data via the Associated Press. Projections by the NBC News Decision Desk.
2026 Governor Primary Results
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