Public office

Governor of South Dakota

Larry Rhoden holds this office now.

The statewide elected executive office of South Dakota.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
4 years
Jurisdiction:
South Dakota

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

Larry Rhoden

In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30

Selection: elected

About this office

Main duties
The governor must faithfully execute the laws, serves as commander in chief, appoints officers as provided by law, and submits budget recommendations.
Term length
4 years
Term limit
Two consecutive terms
How the office is filled
Elected statewide
If the office is vacant
The lieutenant governor succeeds to the office of governor.

Sources: South Dakota Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Larry Rhoden

In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established

The official sources confirm Larry Rhoden was in office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.

Elections and activity

2026 United States General Election →2026 United States General Election →

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Sources

Show2 official sources, last checked Oct 29, 2026.

2026 General Election Candidate List

South Dakota Secretary of State

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Supports: South Dakota 2026 general election U.S. Senate and Governor candidates, official candidate names, party labels

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