Leader of South Dakota Democratic Party announces his campaign for governor

By: South Dakota Searchlight staff

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 373

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Dan Ahlers, the executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party, said Monday that he plans to run for governor.

Ahlers said in a news release that he’ll formally launch his campaign at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Siouxland Downtown Library in Sioux Falls.

“As governor, I’ll bring the same determination I’ve used my entire career looking for common ground, respecting differences and delivering results,” Ahlers said in the release. “South Dakota works best when …

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