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Larry Rhoden
Governor, Republican Party, since 25 Jan 2025
Senate35 seats
Republican 31, Democratic 4
House of Representatives70 seats
Republican 63, Democratic 7
Trifecta: the Republican Party holds the governorship and both chambers.
| Institute | Date | Fieldwork | Sample | Method | Voting intention | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zenith Research | 30 Sept 2026 | 24 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2026 | 500 | — |
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| Public Policy Polling (D) | 10 Sept 2026 | 8 Sept 2026 – 9 Sept 2026 | 629 | — |
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| Lake Research Partners (D) | 30 Aug 2026 | 26 Aug 2026 – 30 Aug 2026 | 500 | — |
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| Impact Research (D) | 19 Aug 2026 | 13 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026 | 500 | — |
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| Public Opinion Strategies (R) | 5 Aug 2026 | 6 Jul 2026 – 9 Jul 2026 | 500 | — |
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| Meeting Street Insights (R) | 23 May 2026 | 18 May 2026 – 20 May 2026 | 450 | — |
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| Emerson College | 21 May 2026 | 18 May 2026 – 19 May 2026 | 432 | — |
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| Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy | 20 Apr 2026 | 7 Apr 2026 – 11 Apr 2026 | 500 | — |
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| Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy | 20 Apr 2026 | 7 Apr 2026 – 11 Apr 2026 | 500 | — |
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| Public Opinion Strategies (R) | 12 Mar 2026 | 2 Mar 2026 – 5 Mar 2026 | 400 | — |
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10 Sept 2026 · n=629 · Method n/a
30 Aug 2026 · n=500 · Method n/a
19 Aug 2026 · n=500 · Method n/a
5 Aug 2026 · n=500 · Method n/a
23 May 2026 · n=450 · Method n/a
21 May 2026 · n=432 · Method n/a
20 Apr 2026 · n=500 · Method n/a
20 Apr 2026 · n=500 · Method n/a
12 Mar 2026 · n=400 · Method n/a
2024 United States presidential election in South Dakota ·
| Party | Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Trump (R) | 63.4% | |
| Kamala Harris (D) | 34.2% | |
| Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (I) | 1.7% | |
| Chase Oliver (L) | 0.7% |
Source: Wikipedia
2022 South Dakota gubernatorial election ·
| Party | Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Kristi Noem (R) | 62.0% | |
| Jamie Smith (D) | 35.2% | |
| Tracey Quint (L) | 2.9% |
Source: Wikipedia
2022 United States Senate election in South Dakota ·
| Party | Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| John Thune (R) | 69.6% | |
| Brian Bengs (D) | 26.1% | |
| Tamara Lesnar (L) | 4.2% |
Source: Wikipedia