Dusty Johnson Leads GOP Primary for South Dakota Governor: Poll

Dusty Johnson leads Larry Rhoden in South Dakota governor race poll

Johnson leads in new poll about South Dakota Republican governor primary race

U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, speaks at Dakotafest in Mitchell on Aug. 20, 2025. (Photo by Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)A new poll shows U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson leading the race for South Dakota’s Republican nomination for governor by a 10-point margin, but still below the level needed to avoid a runoff. The KELOLAND-commissioned Emerson College Polling survey results, released Wednesday, found Johnson at 28%, followed by b…

Poll shows Johnson leads GOP Governor's race

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden is in third place in the Republican race for governor, according to an Emerson College Polling/KELOLAND poll. Republican U.S. Rep. Dusty…

Dusty Johnson Looks Set to Oust Governor in Primary

A new Emerson College survey of the Republican primary election for South Dakota governor finds Rep. Dusty Johnson (R) leading the race with 28% support, followed by Toby Doeden at 18%, incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden at 17%, and State Rep. Jon Hansen at 14%, while 23% are undecided.

Dusty Johnson leads South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden in June primary: Poll

A new Emerson College/Nexstar Media survey of the South Dakota Republican gubernatorial election shows Congressman Dusty Johnson in a four-candidate race that includes incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden.

Dusty Johnson leads GOP primary for South Dakota governor: Poll

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is leading the Republican primary for South Dakota governor, according to a new poll.  An Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey released Wednesday showed Johnson in first place with 28 percent support, with businessman Toby Doeden with 18 percent, Gov. Larry Rhoden at 17 percent and state Rep. Jon Hansen at 14 percent. Another 23…