Governor
Runoff election·2026-07-28·Contested
Republican Runoff
2 candidates
Current Governor of South Dakota, assumed office in 2025 after Kristi Noem resigned to lead DHS. Running for first full term.
Votes
83,582
Percentage
70.8%
Aberdeen businessman and conservative PAC leader. Pledges to eliminate property taxes and reject governor salary.
Votes
34,430
Percentage
29.2%
Campaign Finance
Individual
PAC
Self-funded
Other
In the news
- Hultman named senior advisor to RhodenKELOLAND News· Sep 1
Governor Rhoden announced a significant staff reorganization by appointing his Department of Labor secretary to a senior advisor role, demonstrating his executive decision-making.
- After primary and runoff, Trump endorses Republican nominee for South Dakota governorSioux Falls Live· Aug 28
The story explicitly mentions the runoff as a completed event that produced the Republican nominee Trump is now endorsing.
- After primary and runoff, Trump endorses Republican nominee for South Dakota governorSouth Dakota Searchlight· Aug 27
Trump endorsed Rhoden as the Republican gubernatorial nominee after the primary and runoff process concluded.
South Dakota Searchlight stories are republished-linkable under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (States Newsroom).
Governor's Record
Governor's Record
Larry Rhoden — 2025–2026 sessions
451
Bills Signed
4
Bills Vetoed
Vetoed Bills
HB1138
require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.
2026-03-30
HB1077
consider a cultivated-protein food product to be adulterated food.
2026-02-10
HB1169
Modify the signature requirement for a petition to initiate a constitutional amendment.
2025-03-31
HB1132
Establish provisions for eligibility in the child care assistance program for certain child care employees.
2025-03-13