Dan Ahlers

Dan Ahlers is the Democratic nominee for Governor of South Dakota in 2026. He serves as executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party. Incumbent Governor Larry Rhoden assumed office in January 2025 when Kristi Noem became Secretary of Homeland Security and is seeking a full term in a Republican primary runoff on July 28, 2026.

• Party: Democratic
• Office sought: Governor
• State: SD
• Current office: South Dakota Democratic Party Executive Director