2026 South Dakota gubernatorial election

For related races, see 2026 United States gubernatorial elections.

2026 South Dakota gubernatorial election

November 3, 2026

Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent Governor Kristi Noem Republican

The 2026 South Dakota gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of South Dakota. Incumbent Republican governor Kristi Noem is term-limited and thus ineligible to seek a third consecutive term.

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential

• Marty Jackley, South Dakota Attorney General (2009–2019, 2023–present) and candidate for governor in 2018
• Dusty Johnson, U.S. representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district (2019–present)
• Russell Olson, former Majority Leader of the South Dakota Senate (2013) from the 8th district (2009–2013)
• Larry Rhoden, Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota (2019–present)
• Mike Rounds, U.S. senator (2015–present) and former governor (2003–2011)
• Paul TenHaken, mayor of Sioux Falls (2018–present)