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2026 South Dakota Gubernatorial Race
Larry Rhoden – R
What are your top 2 priorities if elected?
What is the proper role of Government?
Why are you the best candidate for the job?
In what ways do you stand out from your competitor?
In this Governor’s race, there’s a lot that sets me apart from the other candidates. First of all, I’m the only candidate that’s made my living in agriculture, working the land. I was born and raised on a ranch and have owned and operated that ranch for decades. I’m the only candidate who’s made a living with my hands.
I’m the only candidate who’s served as a volunteer firefighter, something that I’ve done for over 40 years. That’s a crucial role to give back to your local community, especially in rural South Dakota.
I’m the only candidate who’s worn the uniform of the United States military. I served our nation for six years in the South Dakota National Guard. I earned the distinction of trainee leader of the cycle at basic training. My service to our nation prepared me for my role as Commander in Chief of the National Guard. In fact, I’m the first Governor since the legendary Joe Foss to serve as Commander in Chief of the South Dakota National Guard after serving as a guardsman.
But perhaps the most important distinction is that I’m the only candidate who has actually done the job of Governor. The other candidates can tell you how they plan or hope to do the job – but you can see for yourself how I’ve actually done the job. I might not be the flashiest Governor, but I get the work done efficiently and effectively.
I deliver results.
Just look at what we’ve accomplished in the last two legislative sessions to keep South Dakota strong, safe, and free. We advanced South Dakota’s pro-life laws, protected our 2nd Amendment rights, and took important steps to keep South Dakota safe. When others thought that it would be impossible to build agreement to get the prison across the finish line, I put the team together that got the job done. And when it looked like we wouldn’t be able to deliver real property tax relief this year, I set politics aside and worked with legislative leadership to deliver the largest property tax cut in South Dakota history.
I might not be the smartest person in the room, but I’m smart enough to put the right people around me to get the job done. And that is how I will continue to lead if I’m given the opportunity to serve for another four years.
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Dan Ahlers – D
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