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]
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Turnout | 59.40% | |||||||||||||||||||
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County results Noem: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Smith: 50–60% 70–80% 80–90% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Despite speculation about this race potentially being competitive, Noem improved on her 2018 performance by 11 percentage points 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
editCandidates
editNominee
edit- Kristi Noem, incumbent governor[2]
- Running mate: Larry Rhoden, incumbent lieutenant governor[3]
Eliminated in primary
edit- Steven Haugaard, state representative and former Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives[4]
Declined
edit- 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
editKristi 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
editPoll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Steven Haugaard |
Kristi Noem |
Undecided |
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South Dakota State University | May 2–15, 2022 | – (LV) | ± 3.0% | 17% | 61% | 22% |
Results
edit 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
editCandidates
editNominee
edit- Jamie Smith, Minority Leader of the South Dakota House of Representatives[11]
- Running mate: Jennifer Healy Keintz, state representative[12]
Declined
edit- 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]
- Troy Heinert, Minority Leader of the South Dakota Senate[16]
- Steve Hildebrand, political strategist[13]
- Mike Huether, former mayor of Sioux Falls[13]
- Brendan Johnson, former U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota and son of former U.S. Senator Tim Johnson[17]
- Peri Pourier, state representative[14]
- 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]
- Bob Sutton, businessman[13]
Libertarian convention
editCandidates
editNominee
editIndependents
editCandidates
editWithdrew
edit- 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
editPredictions
editSource | Ranking | As of |
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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
editPoll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
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%[b] | 4% |
57% | 39% | 4%[c] | – | ||||
South Dakota State University | September 28 – October 10, 2022 | 565 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 45% | 41% | – | 14% |
Endorsements
editKristi 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
editParty | 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 |
By county
editBy county
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See also
editNotes
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b Sneve, Joe. "South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gets endorsement from Donald Trump". www.argusleader.com. Argus Leader. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ a b "Governor Kristi Noem and Congressman Dusty Johnson hitting door-to-door this weekend". dakotawarcollege.com. June 4, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b 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".
- ^ a b "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.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b "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
edit- Official campaign websites
- Kristi Noem (R) for Governor
- Tracey Quint (L) for Governor Archived August 8, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- Jamie Smith (D) for Governor Archived February 24, 2022, at the Wayback Machine