Johnson’s lead grows in new poll on race for Republican governor nomination

By: South Dakota Searchlight staff

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 317

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, has opened up a bigger lead in the race for the Republican nomination for governor, according to new poll results.

The poll, commissioned by South Dakota News Watch and the Chiesman Center for Democracy, shows Johnson with 34% support, followed by state House Speaker Jon Hansen at 18%, Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden each at 17%, and 14% undecided.

Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy conducted the survey …

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