Kristi Noem’s ex-deputy Larry Rhoden likely to face South Dakota GOP gubernatorial runoff
Larry Rhoden, the incumbent governor of South Dakota, is likely to face a runoff in the Republican gubernatorial primary after failing to secure the necessary votes. Retail executive Toby Doeden has emerged as a strong contender, leading the primary with 30.6% of the vote. The winner of the runoff will compete against Democratic nominee Dan Ahlers in the general election.
- ▪No candidate received the required 35% of the vote in the South Dakota GOP gubernatorial primary, leading to a runoff.
- ▪Toby Doeden is projected to make the runoff with 30.6% support, followed by Larry Rhoden at 25.2%.
- ▪Rhoden served as Kristi Noem's lieutenant governor and has focused on continuing her business-friendly policies.
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Politics Kristi Noem’s ex-deputy Larry Rhoden likely to face South Dakota GOP gubernatorial runoff By Ryan King Published June 3, 2026, 9:36 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google South Dakota’s Republican gubernatorial primary will be decided in a runoff next month after no candidate managed to clinch the necessary 35% of the vote to secure the nomination. Retail and real estate executive Toby Doeden was projected to make the runoff Wednesday morning, while the second spot was up for grabs between incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden, Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), and state House Speaker Jon Hansen. With more than 95% of the expected vote in, Doeden had 30.6% support, followed by Rhoden (25.2%), Johnson (23.4%), and Hansen (20.8%).
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