Rumors of a run for the Governor’s Mansion were confirmed and the 2026 campaign has officially begun. Dell Rapids Republican ...

The pair officially announced their 2026 campaign to hundreds of supporters Thursday at the South Dakota Military Heritage ...

Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems is Hansen's running mate. The two launched their campaign at a rally in Sioux Falls on Thursday, according to the campaign.

A House speaker with grassroots support and an attorney general are among other potential candidates for the Republican ...

While the governor was not harmed in the incident, the episode has raised questions about her security detail and sparked new ...

Joe Fiala, the current commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, will become the deputy commissioner ...

PIERRE, SD. – After announcing plans to step down as chief executive officer of the National Pork Board (NPB), earlier this ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The 2026 South Dakota Governor’s race is starting to come into shape with potential contenders. However, no one has actually announced their candidacy yet.

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Former South Dakota governor and now DHS Secretary Kristi Noem will be a commencement speaker at Dakota State University’s graduation ceremony on May 10. A news ...

Doeden told South Dakota Searchlight he and his family are praying about whether he should enter the governor’s race. He said Rhoden is another establishment candidate not delivering Trump’s ...