Allison Renville Announces Candidacy for Governor of South Dakota. Native South Dakotan and Community Advocate Enters 2026 Gubernatorial Race
Sioux Falls, SD — Allison Renville, a longtime community advocate, political organizer, and outspoken voice for equity and rural revitalization, has officially announced her candidacy for Governor of South Dakota in the 2026 election.
Born and raised in Northeast South Dakota and based in Sioux Falls, Renville brings a unique blend of grassroots experience, cultural insight, and policy advocacy to the race. A citizen of the Oceti Sakowin (Great Sioux Nation) and a respected public speaker, she has been a leading voice in regional and national discussions surrounding civil rights, social justice, and sustainable economic development through political engagement.
“I’m running for Governor because South Dakota deserves leadership that listens to every voice—from our farmers and small business owners to our tribal communities and working families,” said Renville. “We need bold, inclusive leadership that focuses on real solutions, not politics as usual but with a legacy deeply embedded in South Dakota history.”
Renville’s campaign will center on key issues including:
Expanding access to healthcare across rural, the cities and underserved areas.
-Investing in education to strengthen rural and urban schools while supporting teachers and students.
-Protecting South Dakota’s natural resources while fostering renewable energy innovation including land, water and wind.
-Championing Tribal Sovereignty and building stronger partnerships between state and Tribal governments.
-Growing the economy through support for small businesses, agriculture, and workforce development that encourages systemic change and equity.
With a reputation for bridge-building and a deep commitment to community engagement, Renville is poised to bring a new kind of leadership to the Governor’s office—one rooted in transparency, inclusion, and a classic vision for the future of South Dakota.
More information about Allison Renville’s campaign, platform, and upcoming events will be available soon, for interviews or communications: allisonrenville@gmail.com. @highlight
Source: Renville is being paid with Thune campaign dollars to run against the South Dakota Democratic Party.
ReplyDeleteRenville is unfit according to Tracii Barse. "This is a little bit of what Ive been speaking out regarding Allison Renville running for Governor. This is one of the Grants Ive been talking about. 50,000$ Ben and Jerry’s Grant for, TiWakan “Sustaining The Culture Of The Sioux Empire” that never even happened at all. Facebook page and Google web page that was about it. Now it’s not even on there at all. Wonder what ever happened to all the money? Did 50 racks go into a Facebook page and an Internet page or what? On top of that what is the explanation. Someone tell her to post it once. Cause I know she’s gonna try to blame doge and federal grant funding cut etc etc this was before that. Whip out whatever records that were recorded and explain. After all she’s running for Governor in a public setting Campaign right?
ReplyDeleteBy the way I was the person who helped cover the last of the amount from her City Council Campaign. So to the people who assume I’m just coming out of nowhere for some negative reason. Truth is I’ve known her personally for years, and I got hundreds of texts and messages and documentation in regards to who she really is and why she’s not fit to be a leader let alone LEAD A STATE AND REPRESENT US.
There’s a Lakota Dakota Nakota Leader out there for us somewhere. Who’s actually done a lot more from grants and community resources and has gone above and beyond for the people and their family and tribes while building bridges for us. They need to step up.
Cause Allison Renville ain’t it, look at how she treats people she calls friend or try to help her. Kept getting after me cause I couldn’t bring the dam show she wanted on time and I got treated that way and spoken about after everything I tried to do as a friend and as a fellow activist and advocate and from the same Dakota Oyate as her. What do you think she’s gonna do with more power and for more people? And people wanna talk about her views on Inmates and other Political aspects and community too huh? Ok I’m gonna be posting real things she’s texted me and spoken to me and show you the truth about all that too. I will be posting these things Through out the Governor election as I have ALOT of “recites”. I will be debating her as soon as there is a public forum. Once again no name calling, and furthermore I’m not targeting her nor projecting nor am I mentally crazy like she says from my past of drugs and prison and hard life, I’m not a misogynist either I’m actually the complete opposite. I’m not jealous from anything of personal denial between us 😆 and I’m not on drugs, crazy or projecting. I’m giving you the same truth I seen and why I stepped away last year. This women can talk very ugly, you can do all you want to help and support and she might even smile at you and make you feel like shes appreciative. Till it comes time for you to ask her for the same in return and compare that to the negative ugly actions she only shows certain people.
Look at all that Money I sent, never asked for one cent back, nor ever asked for any strings attached.
Still got treated that way in a manipulative narcissistic gaslighting way. In my opinion that kind of treatment comes from someone who doesn’t use their energy to take care of them self through hard work but asks ALL the time for money, but wont support themself through hard work but see you do it then asks and you help and you get treated that way. In my opinion thats Projection. Even treats other women and men running political same as her or advocates same as her and pulls the back stab or switch up, But then wants to a Leader or a Boss or a Governor without putting hard work or energy but will constantly ask for support.
Pfft"