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2028 South Dakota Governor General

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 20, 2028

The 2028 South Dakota gubernatorial general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the Governor of South Dakota. Voters will choose between candidates from major parties to fill the state's highest executive office, with the incumbent term-limited and an open race expected.

About This Race

The 2028 South Dakota gubernatorial general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the Governor of South Dakota. Voters will choose between candidates from major parties to fill the state's highest executive office, with the incumbent term-limited and an open race expected.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 20, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 7, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in South Dakota, residents must register by October 20, 2028, either online via the Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their county auditor's office. On Election Day or during early voting from October 21 to November 7, voters must present a valid photo ID such as a South Dakota driver's license, passport, or tribal ID to cast their ballot.

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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 the 2022 Democratic nominee for governor. He is running again in 2028 focusing on education reform, healthcare access, and rural economic development.

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Republican

Kristi Noem

Governor of South Dakota

Biography

Kristi Noem is the current Governor of South Dakota, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. She is term-limited and cannot run for re-election in 2028, so she is not a candidate in this race.

Campaign Website

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