South Dakota News Watch polls: See all results, demographics and data
News Watch and USD's Chiesman Center for Democracy polled South Dakotans on the gubernatorial election, Kristi Noem, Donald Trump and more. Read all the results.
South Dakotans oppose building prison at Lincoln County site: Poll
Survey also found mixed results on the performance of state legislators during the 2025 session.
Poll: South Dakota Republicans support Trump but policies mixed
A survey of 500 Republican voters in South Dakota showed that nearly three-quarters approve of Trump’s presidential leadership so far in 2025.
Does South Dakota have the highest number of gaming machines per capita?
A fact brief on the state's video lottery that has 1,400 establishments offering 11,000 machines.
Poll: About half of South Dakotans support Noem's DHS efforts
Gov. Larry Rhoden and U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune received higher marks for their job performance than the former governor.
Poll: Johnson, Rhoden set pace in South Dakota governor's race
Survey of 500 Republicans shows Jackley in third place as contenders begin to emerge for 2026 primary showdown.