Rhoden Joins Debate Race | Pierre News

Governor Larry Rhoden is gearing up for the November 3, 2026, general election by accepting invitations to two major debates— one at the South Dakota State Fair and another on September 28th co-hosted by SDPB and South Dakota Newswatch— giving voters a clear look at his platform as the race heats up. Meanwhile, Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen has challenged Dan Ahlers’ running mate to a separate lieutenant governor debate, ensuring every candidate gets their moment in the spotlight. The SDPB-Newswatch debate kicks off at 8 PM CT / 7 PM MT from Sioux Falls, offering voters a live, direct engagement with the candidates as they shape the final stretch of the campaign. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc3db6af86f4d693