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South Dakota Governor race 2026: polls
Last updated: 20 Oct 2026
Leading in average
Larry Rhoden
60.0%
Second
Dan Ahlers
41.0%
Margin
+19.0
points, average of 1 pollsters
Latest poll
20 Oct 2026
Emerson College
Polling average
Latest poll from each pollster (1 pollsters)
Average of the most recent poll per pollster. Polls differ in population (likely voters, registered voters, adults); see details below. Source: VoteHub (CC BY 4.0).
All polls
1 polls in the database
| Pollster | Date | Details | Larry Rhoden | Dan Ahlers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | 20 Oct 2026 | n=803 · LV · Oct 19–Oct 20 | 60.0 | 41.0 |
