Rhoden leads South Dakota governor race by 20 points

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 16:14 · Archive

Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden leads Democratic challenger Dan Ahlers 56% to 36% in a South Dakota Poll.

Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden leads Democratic challenger Dan Ahlers 56% to 36%, according to a poll of 500 likely voters conducted 12–14 October by Mason-Dixon Polling and Strategy. The poll was sponsored by News Watch and the Chiesman Center for Democracy at the University of South Dakota.

Among independent voters, 51% support Ahlers while 35% support Rhoden, with 14% undecided. A professor of government at Northern State University noted that Ahlers' low name recognition could disadvantage his campaign; 35% of voters polled did not recognise his name, compared with just 1% for Rhoden.

Rhoden has also raised substantially more money. His campaign received $2.74 million and spent $2.76 million through 14 October, leaving an ending balance of $144,792. By contrast, Ahlers' campaign received $177,309 and spent $155,698 in the latest reporting period. Rhoden's pre-general report showed $807,435 from the Free America Fund PAC and $357,000 from the Strong Safe and Free PAC.

The general election is 3 November. South Dakota voters have not elected a Democrat as governor since 1974.

How it is being reported

• Rhoden finance report shows a big advantage over AhlersPIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden has spent at least 10 times more than Democratic challenger Dan Ahlers heading into the November 3 general election. A pre-general election finance report for Rhoden shows his campaign has received $2,735,219.69 and has spent $2,760,044.38 through the October 14 close of the reporting period. Rhoden's ending [...]Keloland · 21 Oct, 15:12
• Poll: Gov. Rhoden leads challenger Ahlers 56-36%Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden leads Democratic challenger Dan Ahlers 56% to 36%, according to the latest South Dakota Poll sponsored by News Watch and the Chiesman Center for Democracy at the University of South Dakota.Dakotanewsnow · 19 Oct, 22:32

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