South Dakota · South Dakota Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026
Dan Ahlers
Executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party, former state senator (2008–2010), and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2020
2026 race · South Dakota Governor
10% chance of winning · race rated Likely R
8% chance of winning · race rated Likely R
Background
- Experience
- State legislature
- Past races on file
- 8 (3 won)
Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)
Electoral history
Earlier races in South Dakota, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.
- 2022Lost
House of Representatives · LD-25 Nov 8, 2022
D · 22.8% · 4,535 votes
- 2020Lost
U.S. Senate Nov 3, 2020
D · 34.3% · 143,987 votes
- 2018Lost
House of Representatives · LD-25 Nov 6, 2018
D · 27.7% · 5,174 votes
- 2016Won
House of Representatives · LD-25 Nov 8, 2016
D · 26.5% · 5,432 votes
- 2012Lost
State Senate · LD-25 Nov 6, 2012
D · 48.8% · 5,359 votes
- 2010Lost
State Senate · LD-25 Nov 2, 2010
D · 48.3% · 4,788 votes
- 2008Won
State Senate · LD-25 Nov 4, 2008
D · 58.5% · 6,502 votes
- 2006Won
House of Representatives · LD-25 Nov 7, 2006
D · 29.3% · 4,888 votes
Opponents in 2026
- Larry RhodenRepublicanIncumbent