MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — NBC News projects Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden will win South Dakota’s governor race over Democrat Dan Ahlers in the Nov. 3 general election.
Rhoden ran alongside Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen. Ahlers’ running mate was Steven McCleerey.
Who Is South Dakota’s Projected Governor Election Winner?
NBC News projects Rhoden will win a four-year term, continuing his service as governor after taking office in January 2025.
The governor leads South Dakota’s executive branch and works with the Legislature on the state budget and legislation.
Are The Election Results Final?
Ballot counting continues. NBC’s projection identifies the expected winner, while official results remain subject to certification.
Readers can follow updated vote totals and county-level returns through the South Dakota secretary of state’s election results website and South Dakota News Watch’s election coverage.