Johnson leads in new poll about South Dakota Republican governor primary race

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 284

Last Updated: 5 months, 2 weeks ago

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A new poll shows U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson leading the race for South Dakota’s Republican nomination for governor by a 10-point margin, but still below the level needed to avoid a runoff.

The KELOLAND-commissioned Emerson College Polling survey results, released Wednesday, found Johnson at 28%, followed by businessman Toby Doeden at 18%, Gov. Larry Rhoden at 17% and state House Speaker Jon Hansen at 14%. Another 23% were undecided.

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