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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Declared candidates

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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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Pollster	Date	Ahlers (D)	Rhoden (R)	Doeden (R)	Spread
IJR Average	2 polls	36.8	52.8	—	Rhoden+16
Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy	10/12 – 10/14	36	56	—	Rhoden+20
Concord Public Opinion Partners (D)	10/6 – 10/8	38	48	—	Rhoden+10
Emerson College Polling/KELOLAND	7/12 – 7/13	—	62	32	—