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South Dakota ballot

Governor of South Dakota

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentRancher

Larry Rhoden is a rancher and the incumbent Governor of South Dakota. He supports maintaining strong families and businesses, ensuring public safety and law enforcement respect, and preserving South Dakota's freedom. Rhoden emphasizes keeping the state strong through agricultural leadership, business development, and community values.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Barry Hulse ran for Governor of South Dakota in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LFirst-time candidateWithdrew

CJ Abernathey ran for Governor of South Dakota in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticSmall business owner

Dan Ahlers is a small business owner from Dell Rapids, South Dakota, running for governor. He emphasizes property tax reform, education funding, rural healthcare, and support for farmers and small businesses. With six years in the state legislature, he focuses on practical solutions over partisan politics.

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IndependentWithdrewRealtor, RN, Business Owner

Lora Hubbel ran for Governor of South Dakota in 2026.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Terry Lee Lafleur ran for Governor of South Dakota in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

Republican

Dusty Johnson is a Republican candidate for Governor of South Dakota in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanLawyer

Jon Hansen is a Republican candidate for Governor of South Dakota in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanAdvancedRancher

Larry Rhoden is a rancher and the incumbent Governor of South Dakota. He supports maintaining strong families and businesses, ensuring public safety and law enforcement respect, and preserving South Dakota's freedom. Rhoden emphasizes keeping the state strong through agricultural leadership, business development, and community values.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Toby Doeden is a Republican candidate for Governor of South Dakota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Primary runoff

RepublicanIncumbentAdvancedRancher

Larry Rhoden is a rancher and the incumbent Governor of South Dakota. He supports maintaining strong families and businesses, ensuring public safety and law enforcement respect, and preserving South Dakota's freedom. Rhoden emphasizes keeping the state strong through agricultural leadership, business development, and community values.

From the candidate’s published profile

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Toby Doeden is a Republican candidate for Governor of South Dakota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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