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Larry Rhoden

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

2026 South Dakota Governor and Lieutenant Governor — General Election · November 3, 2026

Filed running mate: Tony Venhuizen

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Last reviewed September 16, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 South Dakota Governor and Lieutenant Governor — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
Governor and Lieutenant Governor · Republican · Incumbent
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South Dakota Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Candidate List

Contest: Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Candidate: Larry Rhoden

Party: Republican

Petition or convention filing date: 2026-03-24

Ballot order: 1

Status: Active

Lieutenant Governor running mate: Tony Venhuizen

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Candidate statement

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Larry carries those same values of hard work, faith, and integrity every day in office. He knows that South Dakota’s strength comes from its great people, and he’s been serving them for decades. He provided steady leadership in the South Dakota legislature for 16 years, then six serving as Lieutenant Governor in the Noem-Rhoden Administration.

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Larry carries those same values of hard work, faith, and integrity every day in office. He knows that South Dakota’s strength comes from its great people, and he’s been serving them for decades. He provided steady leadership in the South Dakota legislature for 16 years, then six serving as Lieutenant Governor in the Noem-Rhoden Administration.

Candidate statement

Candidate-stated

Larry has spent years serving in public office, first as a school board member, then as a state legislator, and later as Lieutenant Governor for the beautiful state of South Dakota. His leadership in the State Legislature focused on the values that matter most: low taxes, strong property rights, and a respect for personal freedoms. As Lieutenant Governor, he worked hand-in-hand with Governor Kristi Noem to steer South Dakota through challenging times with a steady hand and a commitment to keeping the state open for business. The leadership of the Noem-Rhoden Administration was tested during the COVID-19 pandemic, where Larry and Kristi stood firm, ensuring that businesses could remain open and that South Dakota’s economy continued to grow.

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Larry has spent years serving in public office, first as a school board member, then as a state legislator, and later as Lieutenant Governor for the beautiful state of South Dakota. His leadership in the State Legislature focused on the values that matter most: low taxes, strong property rights, and a respect for personal freedoms. As Lieutenant Governor, he worked hand-in-hand with Governor Kristi Noem to steer South Dakota through challenging times with a steady hand and a commitment to keeping the state open for business. The leadership of the Noem-Rhoden Administration was tested during the COVID-19 pandemic, where Larry and Kristi stood firm, ensuring that businesses could remain open and that South Dakota’s economy continued to grow.

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Public safety and criminal justice

Candidate position

I want to keep South Dakota strong – strong families, strong businesses, and strong institutions. I want to keep South Dakota safe – with low crime and respect for law enforcement. And I want to keep South Dakota free – freedom will continue to be our calling card as long as I am governor.

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I want to keep South Dakota strong – strong families, strong businesses, and strong institutions. I want to keep South Dakota safe – with low crime and respect for law enforcement. And I want to keep South Dakota free – freedom will continue to be our calling card as long as I am governor.

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 South Dakota general-election candidate record — Larry Rhoden

    South Dakota Secretary of State

    Open South Dakota Secretary of State
  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Larry Rhoden — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Larry Rhoden campaign

    Open Larry Rhoden campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  3. GOVERNMENT_CURRENT_OFFICE_IDENTITY

    Larry Rhoden — current public office

    Office of the Governor of South Dakota

    Open Office of the Governor of South Dakota
  4. GOVERNMENT_CAMPAIGN_FINANCE_SEARCH

    Larry Rhoden — South Dakota campaign-finance disclosure search

    South Dakota Secretary of State

    Open South Dakota Secretary of State
  5. Candidate-provided

    Larry Rhoden campaign source 2

    Larry Rhoden campaign

    Open Larry Rhoden campaign
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