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South Dakota Elections

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Governor

Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentLarry Rhoden Republican

General election

November 3, 2026
  • Daniel Ahlers Democrat

    executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party, former state senator (2008–2010), and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2020

  • Republican Nominee TBD

Democratic primary

June 2, 2026Results
  • Daniel AhlersUnopposed

    executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party, former state senator (2008–2010), and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2020

Republican gubernatorial primary runoff results

Republican primary

June 2, 2026
  • Larry Rhoden Incumbent

    incumbent governor (2025–present)

  • retail and real estate executive

  • U.S. representative from (2019–present)

  • Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives (2025–present) from the 25th district (2011–2013, 2019–present)

Republican gubernatorial primary results

June 2, 2026Results 136,485 votes
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