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Larry Rhoden

Governor of South Dakota

Larry Rhoden serves as Governor of South Dakota. This public record brings together the office held, the current governor roster reference, published Baseline checks, public statements, and recent coverage in one place.

Public record

Office and sources

Office
Governor of South Dakota
Representing
South Dakota
Public role
State executive branch
Record includes
Source-linked checks, statements, and coverage
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Voting record

This office does not cast congressional roll-call votes.

Governor of South Dakota is an executive office. The Baseline will not manufacture a congressional voting score for it; sourced checks, statements, and coverage appear below.

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Recent coverage

What is being reported

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www.nbcnews.comJul 28, 2026

South Dakota Governor Primary Runoff 2026 Live Results

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden, who previously served as lieutenant governor under Kristi Noem and took over the top job when Noem resigned to become homeland security secretary, faces a GOP primary runoff from challenger Toby Doeden, a businessman and political newcomer.

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keloland.com1 day ago

It will be Ahlers versus Rhoden facing off Saturday at State Fair

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The two men competing to be South Dakota’s next governor will take the stage on Saturday to talk about issues facing the state’s No. 1 industry. Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden and Democratic candidate Dan Ahlers are scheduled to explain their views on agriculture at ...

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www.foxnews.comJul 29, 2026

South Dakota Gov Larry Rhoden survives GOP challenge in historic runoff | Fox News

Meanwhile, Rhoden's campaign highlighted other tax relief measures that the governor signed back in March, which Rhoden's campaign website describes as the "largest" property tax cut in the state's history. South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden speaks during a rally at Mount Rushmore National ...

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www.nbcnews.comJul 29, 2026

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden fends off challenger in GOP primary runoff

NBC News projects that Rhoden, who replaced Kristi Noem last year, defeated businessman Toby Doeden to win the Republican nomination for governor. ... South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden replaced Kristi Noem last year when she was confirmed as homeland security secretary.

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southdakotasearchlight.comJul 29, 2026

South Dakota governor wins Republican nomination to seek his own term after succeeding Noem • South Dakota Searchlight

Results in South Dakota's July 28, 2026, runoff for the Republican Party nomination for governor between Gov. Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden.

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justthenews.com1 week ago

Trump backs SD Gov. Larry Rhoden for reelection | Just The News

Rhoden succeeded Gov. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., after serving as her lieutenant governor. He was first elected to the state's top job in 2022. ... President Donald Trump on Thursday backed South Dakota GOP Gov. Larry Rhoden for reelection.

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