Who won the South Dakota Governor election 2026?
Larry Rhoden (Republican) won the 2026 South Dakota Governor election with 63.5% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Rhoden ✓ Winner | Republican | 193,333 | 63.5% |
| Dan Ahlers | Democratic | 111,157 | 36.5% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM ET, with about 99% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the South Dakota state election office.