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2028 South Dakota Governor Primary

Election Date:June 6, 2028Register by:May 13, 2028

The 2028 South Dakota gubernatorial primary election will be held on June 6, 2028, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of South Dakota. The winner of the general election will succeed the incumbent governor and serve a four-year term leading the state’s executive branch.

About This Race

The 2028 South Dakota gubernatorial primary election will be held on June 6, 2028, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of South Dakota. The winner of the general election will succeed the incumbent governor and serve a four-year term leading the state’s executive branch.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 6, 2028
Registration Deadline
May 13, 2028
Early Voting Starts
May 25, 2028
Early Voting Ends
June 4, 2028

How to Vote

Voters in South Dakota must register by May 13, 2028, to participate in the primary. Registered voters can vote in person on Election Day, June 6, 2028, or during the early voting period from May 25 to June 4, 2028. Valid photo ID is required at the polls, and voters may request an absentee ballot by applying through their county auditor or the Secretary of State’s website.

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Democratic

Jamie Smith

Governor of South Dakota

Biography

Jamie Smith is a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, serving the Democratic caucus since 2019. He is running for governor to expand access to healthcare, improve public education funding, and support economic growth in tribal and rural communities across the state.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Steve Barnett

Governor of South Dakota

Biography

Steve Barnett is the current Secretary of State of South Dakota, having served since 2015. A Republican, he is running for governor to continue his work on election integrity, rural development, and tax reform, positioning himself as a steady, experienced leader for the state’s future.

Campaign Website

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