Governor
Vote for 1Dan Ahlers and Larry Rhoden, same questions, same sources, in ballot order. "Not found" means we looked and found no public statement.
| Topic | Dan Ahlers | Larry Rhoden |
|---|---|---|
| On the ballot as | Democratic, with Steven McCleerey for Lt. Governor | Republican, with Tony Venhuizen for Lt. Governor |
| Occupation | Small-business owner in Dell Rapids; former executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party Source: danahlers.com | Governor of South Dakota; rancher Source: governorlarryrhoden.com |
| Prior offices | South Dakota Legislature, District 25, six years Source: danahlers.com | School board member Source: governorlarryrhoden.comSouth Dakota Legislature, 16 years (including House majority leader, per South Dakota Searchlight) Source: southdakotasearchlight.comLieutenant Governor (Noem-Rhoden Administration); became governor when Kristi Noem resigned in January 2025 (per South Dakota Searchlight) Source: southdakotasearchlight.com |
| Campaign money | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Taxes and budget | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Delivered the largest property tax cut in South Dakota history" Source: governorlarryrhoden.com |
| Economy and jobs | "Fight for wages that let hardworking South Dakotans get ahead, not just get by." Source: danahlers.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Education | "Recruit and retain great teachers in classrooms across the state." Source: danahlers.com | "Advanced phonics-based reading, replaced Common Core math with common sense" Source: governorlarryrhoden.com |
| Health care | "Fight to keep rural hospitals open and long-term care facilities thriving." Source: danahlers.com | "Delivered $189 million in federal funds to bring more services to rural and remote areas." Source: governorlarryrhoden.com |
| Public safety | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Launched targeted crime and drug interdiction." Source: governorlarryrhoden.com |
| Agriculture and water | "Support family farms and agricultural producers by expanding access to new markets and programs." Source: danahlers.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Elections and government | "Work to make government open, honest, and accountable to the people." Source: danahlers.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Housing and cost of living | "Support local solutions to increase housing availability in both rural and growing communities." Source: danahlers.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Immigration | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Banned sanctuary cities and signed ICE agreements with Highway Patrol and Department of Corrections." Source: governorlarryrhoden.com |
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