Larry Rhoden
SDWhat the Signal reads
Safe R
Rhoden is the Republican incumbent, defending a seat the Signal rates Safe R. The market has Rhoden at 98.3¢ against Ahlers's 3.6¢, up 4.1¢ since July 31. Rhoden leads 2.8 to 1 on cash.
The market
Rhoden · Republican contract
98.3¢
▲ 4.1¢since July 31
This contract settles on whether a Republican holds the seat, not on Larry Rhoden by name.
9,361 traded · 7,220 open. Prices are the yes ask; sides may not sum to 100.Checked 2:09 PM ET
Rhoden v Ahlers
Metric by metricThe 2026 race
South Dakota GovernorLatest poll
Rhoden +30
Emerson College, July 13.
Prior result
R+26.8
2022 general election, won by Kristi Noem.
Fundraising
2.8 to 1
Cash on hand, May 13.