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.
Issue by issue
| Economy & taxes | Strongly right |
| Immigration | Strongly right |
| Abortion | Strongly right |
| Guns | Strongly right |
| Health care | Strongly right |
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?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Larry Rhoden's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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