RAPID CITY, SD – Gov. Larry Rhoden was the guest speaker at the monthly Black Hills Forum and Press Club luncheon series Friday.

Rhoden, candidate for re-election on the Republican ticket, is a lifelong West River rancher is running on a platform that includes property tax reform, increased business investment, and improved educational outcomes.

Rhoden served in both the South Dakota House and Senate, earning election by his peers as House Majority Leader. He was elected lieutenant governor alongside Kristi Noem in 2018, re-elected in 2022, and rose to the governorship in January 2025.

Rhoden will face Democratic challenger Dan Ahlers in the General Election. The last day to register to vote for the Nov. 3 election is Monday, Oct. 19.

About 150 people attended the monthly Press Club luncheon on Friday in Rapid City.