Pierre teen launches campaign of firsts in bid for governor
Robert Arnold seeking Democratic nomination
Most South Dakota gubernatorial candidates have law degrees, family connections, or deep donor lists.
Robert Arnold has a double major, a student ID, and a vision.
The 19-year-old Dakota State University student announced he’s running for governor in 2026—as a Democrat. If he gets on the ballot, he’ll be the youngest serious candidate for governor in U.S. history. The state Constitution has a requirement that a governor or lieutenant governor be at least 21 years old.
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