MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Republicans Larry Rhoden, Mike Rounds and Marty Jackley won South Dakota’s three major statewide races in the Nov. 3 general election, according to Associated Press race calls.
Who Won South Dakota’s Governor Race?
Gov. Larry Rhoden defeated Democrat Dan Ahlers to win a four-year term. Rhoden’s running mate was Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen, while Ahlers ran alongside Steven McCleerey.
Rhoden became governor in January 2025 after Kristi Noem left office. The victory marks his first election to the governor’s office. The Associated Press reported his win.
Who Won South Dakota’s U.S. Senate Race?
Republican Sen. Mike Rounds defeated independent challenger Brian Bengs, securing a third six-year term.
Rounds has represented South Dakota in the Senate since 2015 and previously served as governor. The Associated Press called the race for Rounds.
Who Won South Dakota’s U.S. House Race?
Republican Attorney General Marty Jackley defeated Democrat Nikki Gronli to win South Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat.
The seat opened when Rep. Dusty Johnson ran for governor. Jackley won a two-year term. Dakota News Now reported the AP race call.
Are South Dakota’s Election Results Official?
Race calls identify winners before election officials complete certification. The South Dakota secretary of state’s results website continues to label returns unofficial.
Readers can follow statewide offices, legislative races, ballot measures and county returns through the state website and South Dakota News Watch’s election results page.