Larry Rhoden

Background

Rhoden is a rancher from Union Center. He has served as South Dakota governor since January 2025, having previously been lieutenant governor from 2018 and a state legislator for more than 15 years.

Sources: South Dakota voter guide

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Property taxes

  Rhoden proposed a county-option half-cent sales tax, with the revenue used to reduce owner-occupied property taxes. He described it as a local choice for county leaders or voters.

  2026 State of the State Address

• Property taxes

  Rhoden said the 2026 tax package combines statewide property-tax relief with an optional county sales tax dedicated to additional reductions for owner-occupied homes.

  Rhoden discusses taxes, data centers during Mitchell visit