Larry Rhoden

Republican · Candidate for South Dakota Governor · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the South Dakota House and Senate, 2001–2020.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

AI read of their current public record: strongly right.

Issue by issue

Economy & taxesStrongly right
ImmigrationStrongly right
AbortionStrongly right
GunsStrongly right
Health careStrongly right

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

Endorsements

  • State legislators: Mike Derby, Arch Beal, Amber Hulse, Michael Rohl, Scott Odenbach, Taylor Rehfeldt
  • Organizations: NRA Political Victory Fund, Veterans for America First, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Candidate Fund, South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police
  • Executive branch officials: Kristi Noem, Donald Trump
  • Local officials: Paul TenHaken, Christine Erickson
  • Newspapers: Mitchell Daily Republic

More about Larry Rhoden

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Quick answers

What party is Larry Rhoden?
Larry Rhoden is running as a Republican.
Is Larry Rhoden the incumbent?
Yes. Larry Rhoden currently holds this office.
Who is Larry Rhoden running against?
Dan Ahlers, for South Dakota Governor.
Is Larry Rhoden liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Larry Rhoden is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Larry Rhoden?
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