Dan Ahlers: Democrat seeking South Dakota’s top office says he knows how to win uphill battles

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 2,179

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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DELL RAPIDS — In a coffee shop on his hometown’s main thoroughfare, Dan Ahlers thinks back on his first run for elected office 20 years ago.

There was a different Democrat running who needed to drop out, local party leaders said, and they wanted Ahlers as a …

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