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Governor race · 2026 South Dakota

Emerson College poll

Fielded 10/19/2026 – 10/20/2026 · 803 respondents · Likely voters

Result

Share of respondents (remainder shown as undecided / other)
Larry Rhoden (R)
60%
Dan Ahlers
41%

About this poll

Pollster
Emerson College
Field dates
Monday, October 19, 2026 – Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Sample
803 · Likely voters
Sponsors
KELO-TV
Internal poll
No
Published
Friday, October 23, 2026
Source
emersoncollegepolling.com (opens in a new tab)
Data feed
VoteHub
Last updated

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