THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Larry Rhoden
Candidate for Governor · South Dakota
Running mate: Tony Venhuizen
Current directory role: Governor of South Dakota. Candidacy does not change their current office.
THE PERSON
Background
Roots
- Hometown: West River, South Dakota
Education
- Sunshine Bible Academy · Secondary school; no college listed in the cited biography
Career
- Worked in business and served in the South Dakota National Guard, 1978–1985.
- Served in the South Dakota legislature.
- South Dakota lieutenant governor, 2019–2025.
Saved officeholder background sources
National Governors Association biography ↗Background & education source ↗Governor’s education biography ↗Education background reference ↗Office & directory source ↗Wikipedia · Larry Rhoden ↗Saved profile checked October 20, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
View saved officeholder profile →THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 28, 2026.
South Dakota Secretary of State · Active general election candidates ↗Portrait source ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.