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Nov 3, 2026

South Dakota - Governor

Gov. Larry Rhoden took office in 2025 when Kristi Noem resigned to become secretary of homeland security. He is running for a full term.

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Dan Ahlers
Democrat

Executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party.

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Larry Rhoden
Republican

Governor since 2025. Beat Toby Doeden in the July 28 Republican runoff.

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Ratings: Cook Political Report (Sept 10), Sabato’s Crystal Ball (Sept 3), Decision Desk HQ (Sept 12). Source →

No independent public poll of the general election has been released yet.

Sources: Wikipedia · September 2026
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