Robert Arnold (South Dakota)

Robert Arnold

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Democratic Party

Candidate, Governor of South Dakota

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June 2, 2026

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Robert Arnold (Democratic Party) is running for election for Governor of South Dakota. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.^[source]

Elections

2026

See also: South Dakota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.

General election for Governor of South Dakota

Terry Gleason is running in the general election for Governor of South Dakota on November 3, 2026.

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of South Dakota

Robert Arnold is running in the Democratic primary for Governor of South Dakota on June 2, 2026.

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of South Dakota

Toby Doeden, Jon Hansen, and Dusty Johnson are running in the Republican primary for Governor of South Dakota on June 2, 2026.

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