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South Dakota governor says no plan made about potential 2026 run

Union Center Republican could seek full term or 'ride off into the sunset'

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Joe Sneve
Jan 30, 2025
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(Austin Goss/The Dakota Scout)

PIERRE — “The answer is no.”

That’s how Gov. Larry Rhoden responded this week when asked if his selection of Tony Venhuizen for lieutenant governor is a tell as to whether he’ll enter the 2026 gubernatorial election.

The plain spoken, Union Center rancher added that he hasn’t even determined if he’ll put his name on a GOP pri…

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