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Governor race · 2026 South Dakota

Emerson College poll

Fielded 5/18/2026 – 5/19/2026 · 432 respondents · Likely voters

Result

Share of respondents (remainder shown as undecided / other)
Toby Doeden (R)
26.3%
Dusty Johnson (R)
23.3%
Larry Rhoden (R)
19%
Jon Hansen (R)
15.6%

About this poll

Pollster
Emerson College
Field dates
Monday, May 18, 2026 – Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Sample
432 · Likely voters
Sponsors
KELO-TV
Internal poll
No
Published
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Source
emersoncollegepolling.com (opens in a new tab)
Data feed
The New York Times (via PollResults.org)
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