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Dakota Free PressApr 9, 2026Local News

Arnold Fails to Qualify for Governor’s Race; Statewide Candidates Average 86% Valid Signatures

Marty Jackley qualified for the U.S. House ballot despite a signature challenge that reduced his total valid count.

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Robert Arnold failed to qualify for the 2026 South Dakota ballot due to insufficient valid signatures, while incumbents Mike Rounds and Dusty Johnson successfully qualified.

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