2026 South Dakota governor's race

Incumbent: Larry Rhoden (Republican)

Larry RhodenRepublican Party (United States)97%

DADan AhlersDemocratic Party (United States)3%

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Larry Rhoden
Republican Party (United States) · Incumbent
Stated positions (15) ▾
- Abortion: Opposes abortion rights and supports bans including on abortion-pill advertising. [1][2]
- Border enforcement & immigration law: Supports state agencies assisting ICE and National Guard deployments to enforce immigration laws. [1][2]

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Issue	Rhoden	Ahlers	Doeden
Energy production	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports restrictions	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports ID requirement	Unknown	Unknown
Parents' rights in education	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown

2026 South Dakota governor's race

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