Gov. Rhoden spotlight moves from prison to GOP primary
Ian Fury hints at Union Center rancher seeking full term in Governor's Mansion

Coming off his most significant political victory in eight months as South Dakota’s top executive, Gov. Larry Rhoden’s long-anticipated decision on his 2026 plans could be imminent.
That’s the scuttle after a spokesman for Rhoden took to social media to suggest that South Dakota doesn’t need a new governor following Rhoden’s victory in securing funding for a new men’s prison during a special session Sept. 23.
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