2026 midterms · South Dakota · November 3
South Dakota governor race 2026
Who’s running for governor in South Dakota on November 3, 2026: Dan Ahlers (D) and Larry Rhoden (R, incumbent). Now held by Larry Rhoden (R). Forecasters: Solid R (average of 5).
How to vote in South Dakota: check your registration on South Dakota’s election website · deadlines on Vote.gov for South Dakota
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota governor | Solid R Average of 5; all agree Each forecaster for South Dakota governor
| Dan Ahlers | Larry Rhoden (inc.) | No one else listed | Now held by Larry Rhoden (R) |
Help Democrats across South Dakota: South Dakota Democratic Party · See it on the map (South Dakota)
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.