South Dakota votes for governor, Congress and four ballot measures
The gist
South Dakotans voted Nov 3 for governor, two members of Congress, 105 legislators and four ballot measures.
More than 78,000 early ballots were cast, topping the same point in 2022.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2, 2026South Dakota held its primary election; the top two vote-getters from each party in each district advanced as their party's nominees.
- Jul 28, 2026Rhoden and Doeden took 25% and 31% in the primary and advanced to a runoff, the first since a 1985 law authorized runoffs for primaries.
- Oct 12, 2026 –14, 2026A Mason-Dixon poll showed Rhoden ahead 56% to 36% over Ahlers.