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2026 South Dakota Governor Primary

Election Date:June 2, 2026Register by:May 20, 2026

The 2026 South Dakota Governor Primary will be held on June 2, 2026, to select the Republican and Democratic nominees for the office of Governor of South Dakota. Incumbent Governor Kristi Noem is term-limited and not seeking re-election, making this an open race for the state's highest office.

About This Race

The 2026 South Dakota Governor Primary will be held on June 2, 2026, to select the Republican and Democratic nominees for the office of Governor of South Dakota. Incumbent Governor Kristi Noem is term-limited and not seeking re-election, making this an open race for the state's highest office.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 2, 2026
Registration Deadline
May 20, 2026
Early Voting Starts
May 16, 2026
Early Voting Ends
May 31, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the 2026 South Dakota Governor Primary, voters must be registered by May 20, 2026. Registered voters can vote in person on Election Day, June 2, 2026, or during the early voting period from May 16 to May 31, 2026. Voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a South Dakota driver's license, state ID, passport, or tribal ID, when voting in person.

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Democratic

Jamie Smith

Governor of South Dakota

Biography

Jamie Smith is a former Minority Leader of the South Dakota House of Representatives and a Democratic candidate for governor in 2026. He is running to expand access to healthcare, improve public education funding, and support economic growth in tribal and rural communities across the state.

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Republican

Steve Haugaard

Governor of South Dakota

Biography

Steve Haugaard is a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 10 since 2013. He is running for governor to continue conservative policies focused on tax relief, limited government, and rural development, and to succeed term-limited Gov. Kristi Noem.

Campaign Website

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