One-in-five South Dakota voters remain undecided in the race for governor, which is open with Gov. Mike Rounds (R) term-limited, according to a new Rasmussen poll. Running strongest among three potential Republican nominees is Lt. Gov. Dennis Daugaard, who leads the only major Democratic candidate running, State Senate Minority Leader Scott Heidepriem, by 9 points.

Heidepriem leads his other two potential Republican opponents, State Sen. Gordon Howie and State Senate Majority Leader Dave Knudson.

Daugaard 41
Heidepriem 32
Und 19

Heidepriem 34
Knudson 31
Und 22

Heidepriem 37
Howie 29
Und 22

The survey was conducted Feb. 23 of 500 LV with a margin of error of +/- 4.5%.

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