Strong Safe & Free PAC Launches to Support Gov. Larry Rhoden
Rapid City, S.D. – Today, Strong Safe & Free PAC announced its launch to support Governor Larry Rhoden’s leadership as the 34th Governor of South Dakota.
South Dakota State Representative and Appropriations Chairman Mike Derby (R-Pennington County) serves as the PAC’s chairman, and South Dakota State Senator Arch Beal (R-Minnehaha and Lincoln Counties) serves as its co-chair and treasurer
“Governor Larry Rhoden has brought a rancher’s sensibilities and problem solving to the Governor’s Office. I hope he chooses to run for a full term as Governor. If he does, Strong Safe & Free PAC stands ready to support him,” said Rep. Mike Derby. “While others are campaigning, he’s doing a great job focusing on leading our state.”
Governor Rhoden was sworn in on January 27, 2025, after Former Governor Kristi Noem became the United States Secretary of Homeland Security. The Republican Primary Election will take place on June 2, 2026.
“Governor Rhoden is proving that he can do the job as chief executive of the state,” said Sen. Arch Beal. “He’s keeping South Dakota Open for Opportunity for small business owners like me. I don’t see why we would need a new governor when our current leader is doing such a terrific job.”
You can donate to Strong Safe & Free PAC here.
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Hard pass.
I hear a lot of Dusty, Doeden and Hansen supporters all say they like Larry.
Boomers can’t let go, can they?
Derbys quote? Larry has been doing nothing to govern and only parading around the state.
What is Larry’s obsession with Luke Lindburgh?
Other than Luke is John Thune’s son-in-law?
They are like peas and carrots.
Don’t give to this PAC. They don’t know reality and no one should engage and give false hope.
LOL Larry… please just don’t do that to yourself. PASS
I just don’t understand. Who is giving him advice?
Is Larry running or not?
He is enjoying his private jet tour of self promotion and zero action
What does he need to do???…
Worst thing ever for Mr. Dusty, was Governor Noem resigning. Now the strong, steady, gloved hand of Governor Rhoden wields the whip, and keeps the wagon train straight and steady. And all know there stands ready the threat of a Rhoden Gut-punch to keep them in line.
Beal says Rhoden is keeping SD open for business????
Except for pipelines and data centers.
Oh yes, Arch’s “small business” that has generated him near 100 million dollars
Rhoden is a Noem endorsement away from winning.
Noem isn’t endorsing Larry. What’s in it for her? Loyalty is a one way street for the Queen. If she got a watch, plane, free moose hunt or teeth out of the deal maybe she’d say a few nice things but she’s gone. Good riddance. Her supporters have all been played. Only the delusional remain loyal.
Noem won’t endorse her longtime friend and Lt?
I guess she hasn’t done anything with him in SD since he became governor but I still find it hard to believe she wouldn’t endorse him.
You must be out of the loop. They didn’t get along
Can’t wait for the debates. I love it when Rhoden gets offended. He’ll be wound up the entire debate.
The best thing Larry Rhoden could do for SD is to not run for Governor and instead use the power of the office to beat back the crazy by using his VETO brand without concern of political consequences. Its the best way forward to heal the divide that threatens our state’s future. The open tour was a nice photo-op. But its going to take a backbone to stand up to the fearmongers who are chasing businesses out of SD. We didn’t see that last session. Please somebody help Larry see reason. The kind that will polish a legacy rather than see it burned to the ground by haters like Toby Dodon’t