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The 2022 South Dakota gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2022, electing the governor of South Dakota. Incumbent Republican governor Kristi Noem defeated Democratic nominee Jamie Smith to win a second term.[1]
Despite speculation about this race potentially being competitive, Noem improved on her 2018 performance by 11% and flipped 17 counties that had been won by Billie Sutton. She also received over 44,000 more raw votes than she did in the previous election, setting a record for the most votes received by a candidate for governor in South Dakota.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kristi Noem, incumbent governor[2]
- Running mate: Larry Rhoden, incumbent lieutenant governor[3]
Eliminated in primary
Former state house speaker Steven Haugaard challenged Noem in the primary but lost
- Steven Haugaard, state representative and former Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives[4]
Declined
- Lora Hubbel, former state representative, former chair of the Minnehaha County Republican Party and the South Dakota Constitution Party, and candidate for governor in 2014 and 2018[5] (running as an independent)
- Mark Mickelson, former Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives[6]
Endorsements
Kristi Noem
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[7]
- U.S. representatives
- Dusty Johnson, U.S. representative from South Dakota's at-large congressional district (2019–present)[8]
- State officials
- Marty Jackley, former attorney general of South Dakota (2009–2019) and candidate for Governor of South Dakota in 2018[9]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Steven Haugaard |
Kristi Noem |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State University | May 2–15, 2022 | – (LV) | – | 17% | 61% | 22% |
Results
Results by county
Noem
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Kristi Noem (incumbent) | 91,661 | 76.4 | |
| Republican | Steven Haugaard | 28,315 | 23.6 | |
| Total votes | 119,976 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jamie Smith, Minority Leader of the South Dakota House of Representatives[11]
- Running mate: Jennifer Healy Keintz, state representative[12]
Declined
- Dan Ahlers, former state representative and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2020[13]
- Remi Bald Eagle, former official for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and nominee for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission in 2020[14]
- Kooper Caraway, president of the South Dakota Federation of Labor[15]
- Steve Hildebrand, political strategist[13]
- Mike Huether, former mayor of Sioux Falls[13]
- Peri Pourier, state representative[14]
- Bob Sutton, businessman[13]
- Troy Heinert, Minority Leader of the South Dakota Senate[16]
- Brendan Johnson, former U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota and son of former U.S. Senator Tim Johnson[17]
- Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, president of Augustana University and former U.S. Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district[17]
- Randy Seiler, chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party, former U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota, and nominee for attorney general in 2018[18]
- Billie Sutton, former Minority Leader of the South Dakota Senate and nominee for governor in 2018[19]
Libertarian convention
Candidates
Nominee
Independents
Candidates
Withdrew
- Lora Hubbel, former state representative, former chair of the Minnehaha County Republican Party and the South Dakota Constitution Party, and candidate for governor in 2014 and 2018[5] (running for State Senate)[21]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[22] | Solid R | March 4, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[23] | Solid R | March 4, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[24] | Safe R | January 26, 2022 |
| Politico[25] | Likely R | October 3, 2022 |
| RCP[26] | Likely R | September 25, 2022 |
| Fox News[27] | Solid R | May 12, 2022 |
| 538[28] | Solid R | October 5, 2022 |
| Elections Daily[29] | Safe R | November 7, 2022 |
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Kristi Noem (R) |
Jamie Smith (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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| Emerson College | October 19–21, 2022 | 1,500 (LV) | ± 2.4% | 56% | 37% | 3%[lower-alpha 2] | 4% |
| 57% | 39% | 4%[lower-alpha 3] | – | ||||
| South Dakota State University | September 28 – October 10, 2022 | 565 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 45% | 41% | – | 14% |
Endorsements
Kristi Noem (R)
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[7]
- U.S. representatives
- Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. representative from Hawaii's 2nd congressional district (2013–2021) (Independent)[30]
- Dusty Johnson, U.S. representative from South Dakota's at-large congressional district (2019–present)[8]
- Statewide officials
- Marty Jackley, former attorney general of South Dakota (2009–2019) and candidate for Governor of South Dakota in 2018[9]
- Glenn Youngkin, Governor of Virginia (2022–present)[31]
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican |
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217,035 | 61.98% | +11.01% | |
| Democratic | 123,148 | 35.17% | -12.43% | ||
| Libertarian |
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9,983 | 2.85% | +1.42% | |
| Total votes | 350,166 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 350,166 | 59.40% | |||
| Registered electors | 597,073 | ||||
| Republican hold | |||||
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See also
Notes
References
- ↑ Mueller, Julia (November 8, 2022). "Noem wins reelection in South Dakota governor's race". The Hill. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ↑ Todd, Annie (November 12, 2021). "South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem announces re-election campaign for 2022 election". Argus Leader. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ↑ Ellis, Jonathan (May 24, 2022) [May 23, 2022]. "Gov. Kristi Noem's reelection campaign says it has raised $15 million". Argus Leader. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ↑ King, Ryan (November 17, 2021). "Gov. Kristi Noem gets primary challenge from the Right in former state speaker". Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- 1 2 "Former state Rep. Lora Hubbel running for governor again".
- ↑ Lawrence, Tom (February 15, 2021). "Can Noem be defeated in 2022? History says not a chance ... but her actions as governor could change things". The South Dakota Standard. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- 1 2 Sneve, Joe. "South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gets endorsement from Donald Trump". www.argusleader.com. Argus Leader. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- 1 2 "Governor Kristi Noem and Congressman Dusty Johnson hitting door-to-door this weekend". dakotawarcollege.com. June 4, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- 1 2 "Former political rivals Noem & Jackley endorse each other for upcoming elections". www.dakotanewsnow.com. February 17, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- ↑ "2022 Primary Election Official State Canvass Results" (PDF). Secretary of State of South Dakota. June 14, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ↑ Sneve, Joe. "Democrat Jamie Smith to run for governor in 2022 election". www.argusleader.com. Argus Leader. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
- ↑ Sneve, Joe (July 7, 2022). "Jamie Smith taps Aberdeen-area lawmaker as running mate on Democratic ticket for governor". Argus Leader. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 Sneve, Joe (June 9, 2021). "Analysis: Who will challenge Gov. Kristi Noem in South Dakota's 2022 election? Here are potential candidates". Argus Leader. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- 1 2 Vondracek, Christopher (June 9, 2021). "A party waits for Billie Sutton: South Dakota Democrats mull if former legislator will force a '22 rematch with Gov. Noem". www.thedickinsonpress.com. The Dickinson Press. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- ↑ Mercer, Bob (June 18, 2018). "Democrats favor Seiler over Means". Capitol Journal. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ↑ "South Dakota Minority Leader Heinert passes on run for Governor, joining private sector after term". December 16, 2021.
- 1 2 Lawrence, Tom (November 29, 2020). "Is it just a South Dakota political legend or eerie fate: Will Sen. John Thune end the 'Curse of Karl' in 2022?". The South Dakota Standard. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ↑ Lawrence, Tom (January 29, 2022). "Democrats set to announce gubernatorial candidate". Black Hills Pioneer. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ↑ Woster, Kevin (February 23, 2022). "Sutton's political time will come again, but not just yet". South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ↑ "Libertarian House candidate, Sturgis rancher Collin Duprel: I am running to give South Dakota voters a choice".
- 1 2 "2022 General Election". South Dakota Secretary of State. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ↑ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ↑ "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ↑ "South Dakota Governor Race 2022". Politico. April 1, 2022.
- ↑ "2022 Governor Races". RCP. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- ↑ "2022 Election Forecast". Fox News. May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ↑ "2022 Election Forecast". FiveThirtyEight. June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ↑ Szymanski, Joe (November 7, 2022). "Elections Daily Unveils Final 2022 Midterm Ratings". Elections Daily. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ↑ "Glenn Youngkin, Tulsi Gabbard to campaign for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem". October 28, 2022.
- ↑ "Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to stump for Gov. Kristi Noem's reelection campaign in Sioux Falls".
- ↑ "South Dakota Grades & Endorsements". nrapvf.org. NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - 1 2 "Kristi Noem's Ratings and Endorsements". justfacts.votesmart.org. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ↑ "2022 General Election Official State Canvass Results" (PDF). sdsos.gov.
External links
- Official campaign websites
- Kristi Noem (R) for Governor
- Tracey Quint (L) for Governor
- Jamie Smith (D) for Governor Archived February 24, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
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