South Dakota’s 34th governor was appointed to the job in January following Kristi Noem’s resignation. Rhoden joins a crowded field in the Republican primary. Others running for the job are Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden, House Speaker Jon Hansen and Congressman Dusty Johnson.

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has confirmed plans to throw in his hat into the ring when it comes to the 2026 gubernatorial election, according to reporting by The Dakota Scout.

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden is slated to make a "special announcement" on Nov. 18 at the Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City.

The South Dakota Secretary of State is inviting K-12 students to design the official "I Voted" sticker for the 2026 General Election

For South Dakota democrats, it’s certainly an uphill battle. In the Mount Rushmore state, Democratic voter registration has dropped by more than 30 percent since the 2008 general election.

Territory’s Blake Troli sits down with South Dakota News Watch Statehouse Investigative Reporter to discuss recent polling on both the upcoming Gubernatorial and Congressional elections next year.

If the 2026 primary election for U.S. House were held today, most SD Republicans would support Attorney Gen. Marty Jackley, according to a poll.