Trump Endorses Rhoden as Election Heats Up | Pierre News

Trump just threw his weight behind Larry Rhoden in the governor’s race, a major boost as he sits out the primary — but Rhoden’s Democratic rival Dan Ahlers isn’t backing down. Ahlers, a working-class small business owner with decades of community organizing under his belt, is doubling down on voters’ struggles and blaming national policies for rising costs like gas. While Rhoden’s camp celebrates the Trump endorsement — calling it a game-changer — analysts say Ahlers faces an uphill battle against deeper pockets and sharper messaging. The first debate looms next Saturday at the State Fair, with Election Day set for November third. 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/a5f0f6e22fd63108