December 17, 2025 - It’s been nearly five months since Larry Rhoden ascended to South Dakota’s governorship, but the Republican’s political rivals have little interest in treating him like an incumbent.

June 27, 2025 - Early voter support in the 2026 Republican primary race for South Dakota governor is focused on U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson and incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden, according to a poll of 500 registered GOP voters co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch.

3 days ago - In January 2025, he became governor after Governor Kristi Noem resigned to become United States Secretary of Homeland Security. Rhoden was born and raised on a farm. He grew up attending church, and graduated from Sunshine Bible Academy in 1977.

Larry Rhoden is a lifelong West River rancher, a dedicated husband and father, and a proven leader with a record of service for South Dakota. He serves as the 34th Governor of South Dakota.

November 19, 2025 - ... The comment came during remarks Tuesday at the Hotel Alex Johnson in downtown Rapid City, where Rhoden formally announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for governor next year in the June 2 primary election.

November 19, 2025 - RAPID CITY, SD – South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is running for a full term as Governor. “My mission as governor is to keep South Dakota strong, safe, and free. We have the blessings of living in

Incumbent Larry Rhoden, Toby Doeden, Jon Hansen, and Dusty Johnson are running in the Republican primary for Governor of South Dakota on June 2, 2026.

November 18, 2025 - The Republican from western South Dakota, who currently holds the governor’s office, is in the race to keep it in 2026. Dan Santella: So, you’re running to stay governor in ’26.Larry Rhoden: That’s right.

November 18, 2025 - South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden says he's running to remain in office next June. Rhoden is seeking a full term after having taken over the governor's office in January when his predecessor, Kristi Noem, joined the Trump administration.

November 19, 2025 - ... The comment came during remarks Tuesday at the Hotel Alex Johnson in downtown Rapid City, where Rhoden formally announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for governor next year in the June 2 primary election.

1 month ago - Rhoden had previously been serving as lieutenant governor under Noem since the two took office in 2019. In November 2025, Rhoden announced he would run for a full term. Democrats have not won a gubernatorial election in South Dakota since 1974.

November 18, 2025 - South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden says he's running to remain in office next June. Rhoden is seeking a full term after having taken over the governor's office in January when his predecessor, Kristi Noem, joined the Trump administration.

November 12, 2025 - South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden wants to keep his job as the state's executive leader for another four years. Rhoden, the 34th governor of South Dakota, is slated to make a "special announcement" at the Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City on Nov.

4 weeks ago - There are four candidates seeking the Republican gubernatorial nomination for governor – Gov. Larry Rhoden of Union Center, U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson of Mitchell, Speaker of the House Jon Hansen of Dell Rapids and Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden.