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Poll: Johnson widens lead in SD GOP governor race — Donald Trump | ChamberLight
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A new South Dakota poll shows U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson nearing the threshold to avoid a gubernatorial runoff, while incumbents Sen. Mike Rounds and Attorney General Marty Jackley maintain commanding leads in their respective primary races.
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People in this story SWIPE → ALSO MENTIONED Larry Rhoden, Incumbent Governor of South Dakota; James Bialota Jr., US House challenger
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This article 1 analysis · Apr 23, 2026
85 Credibility HIGH Source credibility: 85 out of 100 95 Neutrality BALANCED Story neutrality: 95 out of 100
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President of the United States
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ALSO MENTIONED Larry Rhoden, Incumbent Governor of South Dakota; James Bialota Jr., US House challenger
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