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Governor in South Dakota
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- January 2, 2026 - March 31, 2026
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Governor
About this position
The Governor is the chief executive officer of a state and is responsible for implementing state laws and overseeing the operation of the state executive branch. The Governor oversees legislative proposals and vetoes, executive budgets, and implements executive orders.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$116,400/year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
The Governor and lieutenant governor must be citizens of the United States, have attained the age of 21 years, and be residents of the State of South Dakota for 2 years preceding their election. Term Limit: 2 consecutive terms
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of major party - 1% of the voters who voted for that party's gubernatorial candidate at the last gubernatorial election in the state. Alternative party - 1% of the voters who voted for that party's statewide candidate receiving the highest votes at the last gubernatorial election in the state. Independent - 1% of the total combined vote cast for Governor at the last certified gubernatorial election within the district or political subdivision. New party - 250 signatures
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
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