South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has confirmed plans to throw in his hat into the ring when it comes to the 2026 gubernatorial election, according to reporting by The Dakota Scout.

The South Dakota Secretary of State is inviting K-12 students to design the official "I Voted" sticker for the 2026 General Election

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden is slated to make a "special announcement" on Nov. 18 at the Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City.

Territory’s Blake Troli sits down with South Dakota News Watch Statehouse Investigative Reporter to discuss recent polling on both the upcoming Gubernatorial and Congressional elections next year.

For South Dakota democrats, it’s certainly an uphill battle. In the Mount Rushmore state, Democratic voter registration has dropped by more than 30 percent since the 2008 general election.

Secretary of State Monae Johnson says collaboration with Dakota State University and the SecureSD program is strengthening cybersecurity at county offices across the state. She says the effort protects election systems and local government networks. SecureSD provides technical assistance and training for local government officials.