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2026 Republican Primary Voter Guide

South Dakota Governor

Know where each candidate stands on taxes, spending, and South Dakota's future before you vote in the 2026 Republican primary.

Larry Rhoden

Larry Rhoden

  • Supported 92% of proposed tax increases while in office.
  • Voted more than 400 times to increase taxes and fees.
  • Signed into law the largest sales tax increase in South Dakota history.
  • State spending has increased 300% under his leadership.
Jon Hansen

Jon Hansen

  • Has voted for 45 tax and fee increases while in office.
  • Raised your taxes 3 times so far in 2026.
  • Has never sponsored legislation to lower property taxes.
  • Passed the two largest budgets in South Dakota history as Speaker of the House.
Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

  • Voted for Biden's $5 trillion debt ceiling increase.
  • Does not support reducing South Dakota property taxes.
  • Votes with Democrats more than nearly any other House Republican.
  • Closely aligned with tax-and-spend neocon Liz Cheney.
Toby Doeden

Toby Doeden

  • Supports phasing out property taxes for South Dakota residents.
  • Plans to eliminate taxes on groceries, baby items, school supplies, and household necessities.
  • No votes to increase taxes (due to political outsider status).
  • Pledged to never implement an income tax in South Dakota.

About South Dakota Tax Watch

South Dakota Tax Watch is a policy watchdog organization committed to sharing factual information about candidates' voting history on taxes and spending.

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