Rhoden elected South Dakota governor, defeating Ahlers

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 05:20 · Archive

Republican incumbent Larry Rhoden has been elected South Dakota governor, defeating Democrat Dan Ahlers. The Associated Press called the race at 10:47 p.m. on election day.

Rhoden is the current governor, having replaced Kristi Noem when she left the position to become Secretary of Homeland Security. This is the first election to governor for both candidates. Rhoden spoke to his supporters in Rapid City after being declared the winner.

Rhoden will be sworn in as South Dakota's next governor on 5 January 2027.

How it is being reported

• Larry Rhoden elected as South Dakota’s governorIncumbent Larry Rhoden has been elected as South Dakota’s next governor.Dakotanewsnow · 4 Nov, 04:53
• Governor's race: Ahlers vs. RhodenSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- South Dakota voters will elect Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden or Democrat Dan Ahlers as governor Tuesday. It would be the first election to governor for either candidate. Rhoden is the current governor but he replaced Gov. Kristi Noem when she left the position to become Secretary of Homeland Security on [...]Keloland · 3 Nov, 12:30
• Ahlers, Rhoden make final pitchesSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Republican South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden made it official in November 2025: the man who held the governor's office was in the race to stay there. "I would be very happy going back to the ranch and getting to know my grandchildren better, but I think I owe it to a [...]Keloland · 2 Nov, 14:19
• Ahlers, Rhoden make final pitchesSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Republican South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden made it official in November 2025: the man who held the governor's office was in the race to stay there. "I would be very happy going back to the ranch and getting to know my grandchildren better, but I think I owe it to a [...]Keloland · 2 Nov, 14:19

In this story: Larry Rhoden · Dan Ahlers · South Dakota · Kristi Noem

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