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South Dakota General Election

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · South Dakota

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How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

By Mail
Monday, October 19, 20263 months
In Person
Monday, October 19, 20263 months

Voting

Early Voting Starts
Friday, September 18, 20262 months
Early Voting Ends
Monday, November 2, 20264 months
Mail Ballot Due
Tuesday, November 3, 20264 months

South Dakota

(605) 773-3537elections@state.sd.us

Contests

81 races on the ballot

State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 22

South Dakota House of Representatives District 22

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Lana GreenfieldRepublican Party
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Kevin Van DiepenRepublican Party
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Cully WilliamsDemocratic Party
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Lieutenant Governor

South Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Karla LemsRepublican Party
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 26A

South Dakota House of Representatives District 26A

2 Candidates

Eric EmeryDemocratic Party
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Ron FrederickRepublican Party
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South Dakota State Senate District 1

South Dakota State Senate District 1

Candidate (Uncontested)

Michael RohlRepublican Party
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 23

South Dakota House of Representatives District 23

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Garett HeinzIndependent
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 34

South Dakota House of Representatives District 34

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Victor DominquezDemocratic Party
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 32

South Dakota House of Representatives District 32

2 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Nicole Uhre-BalkDemocratic Party
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Steve DuffyRepublican Party
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Zachary MartinRepublican Party
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Samuel HareIndependent
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 35

South Dakota State Senate District 35

Candidate (Uncontested)

Greg BlancRepublican Party
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South Dakota State Senate District 24

South Dakota State Senate District 24

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jim MehlhaffRepublican Party
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South Dakota State Senate District 32

South Dakota State Senate District 32

2 Candidates

Helene DuhamelRepublican Party
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Jeff SheltonDemocratic Party
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 4

South Dakota House of Representatives District 4

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Emelia EnquistDemocratic Party
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Samuel FroehlkeIndependent
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State

South Dakota Commissioner of School and Public Lands

South Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Raeann MettlerDemocratic Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 1

South Dakota House of Representatives District 1

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Nicholas FosnessRepublican Party
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Courtney EnfieldDemocratic Party
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Daniel KjosRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 16

South Dakota House of Representatives District 16

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Tim RheadDemocratic Party
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South Dakota State Senate District 19

South Dakota State Senate District 19

2 Candidates

Kyle SchoenfishRepublican Party
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Russell GraeffDemocratic Party
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 8

South Dakota House of Representatives District 8

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Jon NelsonRepublican Party
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Todd WilkinsonRepublican Party
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South Dakota State Senate District 22

South Dakota State Senate District 22

Candidate (Uncontested)

Brandon WipfRepublican Party
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 2

South Dakota House of Representatives District 2

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Blake RifeDemocratic Party
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Adam LongRepublican Party
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Manuel LuschasRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 10

South Dakota House of Representatives District 10

2 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Adam BairDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
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Kathleen BrudvigDemocratic Party
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Kimberly PettersonRepublican Party
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John PohlmanRepublican Party
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South Dakota State Senate District 2

South Dakota State Senate District 2

Candidate (Uncontested)

John SjaardaRepublican Party
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 35

South Dakota House of Representatives District 35

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Ken JeakinsDemocratic Party
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Dale BartscherRepublican Party
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Jason FlemingRepublican Party
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South Dakota State Senate District 9

South Dakota State Senate District 9

Candidate (Uncontested)

Joy HohnRepublican Party
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South Dakota State Senate District 13

South Dakota State Senate District 13

Candidate (Uncontested)

Sue PetersonRepublican Party
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South Dakota State Senate District 31

South Dakota State Senate District 31

Candidate (Uncontested)

Randy DeibertRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota State Auditor

South Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Tom CoolDemocratic Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 17

South Dakota House of Representatives District 17

2 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Chris KassinRepublican Party
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Austin BrunickDemocratic Party
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Leslie GerrishDemocratic Party
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Troy RedlerRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 12

South Dakota House of Representatives District 12

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Amber ArlintRepublican Party
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Stephanie ArneDemocratic Party
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Kerry LoudenslagerRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 8

South Dakota State Senate District 8

2 Candidates

Casey CrabtreeRepublican Party
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Clint HoyerIndependent
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 7

South Dakota State Senate District 7

Candidate (Uncontested)

Tim ReedRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 30

South Dakota State Senate District 30

Candidate (Uncontested)

Amber HulseRepublican Party
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State

Secretary of State

South Dakota

2 Candidates

Terrence DavisDemocratic Party
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Tamara LesnarLibertarian Party
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 11

South Dakota State Senate District 11

2 Candidates

Chris KarrRepublican Party
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Aaron MatsonDemocratic Party
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 20

South Dakota House of Representatives District 20

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Jeff BathkeRepublican Party
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Terry SabersRepublican Party
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South Dakota State Senate District 20

South Dakota State Senate District 20

Candidate (Uncontested)

Paul MiskiminsRepublican Party
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South Dakota State Senate District 16

South Dakota State Senate District 16

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kevin JensenRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 5

South Dakota House of Representatives District 5

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Matt RobyRepublican Party
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Byron CalliesRepublican Party
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Neal TapioIndependent
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 6

South Dakota House of Representatives District 6

2 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Garret CampbellDemocratic Party
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Austin WolfDemocratic Party
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Jerry JongelingRepublican Party
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Elliott NeffRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A

South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A

2 Candidates

Jana HuntRepublican Party
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Carl J. PetersenDemocratic Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 15

South Dakota House of Representatives District 15

2 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Kadyn WittmanDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
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June CopperStadDemocratic Party
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Joni TschetterRepublican Party
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Andre ZachariahsRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 5

South Dakota State Senate District 5

Candidate (Uncontested)

Glen VilhauerRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 29

South Dakota House of Representatives District 29

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Gary L. CammackRepublican Party
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Gary DeeringRepublican Party
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 11

South Dakota House of Representatives District 11

2 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Brian MulderRepublican Party
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Keri WeemsRepublican Party
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Sonja MentzerDemocratic Party
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Tracey QuintLibertarian Party
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 21

South Dakota State Senate District 21

2 Candidates

MyKala VoitaRepublican Party
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Dan AnderssonDemocratic Party
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 18

South Dakota House of Representatives District 18

2 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Mike StevensRepublican Party
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Jarod HolcombDemocratic Party
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Karen SpringerDemocratic Party
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John MarquardtRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 9

South Dakota House of Representatives District 9

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Tesa SchwansRepublican Party
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Amanda PotterDemocratic Party
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Megan TschetterRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 24

South Dakota House of Representatives District 24

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Mike WeisgramRepublican Party
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Laurie GillRepublican Party
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 27

South Dakota House of Representatives District 27

2 seats up for election

5 Candidates

Elizabeth MayRepublican Party
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Joe FloodIndependent
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Elizabeth Lone EagleIndependent
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Evangeline Poor BearIndependent
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Jay YohnerIndependent
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 12

South Dakota State Senate District 12

2 Candidates

Joe ZweifelDemocratic Party
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Kari Shanard-KoendersRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 33

South Dakota State Senate District 33

2 Candidates

Christopher BaumgartnerDemocratic Party
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David JohnsonRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota Treasurer

South Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Margaret KuipersDemocratic Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B

South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B

Candidate (Uncontested)

Travis IsmayRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 17

South Dakota State Senate District 17

Candidate (Uncontested)

Sydney DavisRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 6

South Dakota State Senate District 6

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ernie Otten Jr.Republican Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 14

South Dakota House of Representatives District 14

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Erinn WilliamsDemocratic Party
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State

Governor

South Dakota

3 Candidates

Dan AhlersDemocratic Party
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Terry GleasonIndependent
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Scott MorrisIndependent
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 27

South Dakota State Senate District 27

3 Candidates

Celestine StadnickDemocratic Party
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Anthony KatholRepublican Party
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Peri PourierIndependent
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State

South Dakota Public Utilities Commission

South Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Frank KloucekDemocratic Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 21

South Dakota House of Representatives District 21

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Jim HalversonRepublican Party
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Marty OverwegRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 26B

South Dakota House of Representatives District 26B

2 Candidates

Lewis GrassRopeDemocratic Party
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Angi HanzlikRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 3

South Dakota House of Representatives District 3

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Erin RudnerDemocratic Party
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Tim HaniganRepublican Party
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Spencer SommersRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 23

South Dakota State Senate District 23

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mark LapkaRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 26

South Dakota State Senate District 26

2 Candidates

Shawn BordeauxDemocratic Party
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Rebecca ReimerRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 7

South Dakota House of Representatives District 7

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Roger DeGrootRepublican Party
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Mellissa HeermannRepublican Party
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Blake StevensDemocratic Party
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 25

South Dakota State Senate District 25

2 Candidates

Tom PischkeRepublican Party
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Bryan BreitlingIndependent
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 14

South Dakota State Senate District 14

Candidate (Uncontested)

Larry P. ZikmundRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 30

South Dakota House of Representatives District 30

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Tim GoodwinRepublican Party
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Trish LadnerRepublican Party
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Bret SwansonDemocratic Party
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Federal

U.S. Senate South Dakota

South Dakota

3 Candidates

Mike RoundsRepublican Party
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Julian BeaudionDemocratic Party
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Brian BengsIndependent
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 19

South Dakota House of Representatives District 19

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Jessica BahmullerRepublican Party
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Drew PetersonRepublican Party
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Heidi HoraDemocratic Party
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State

South Dakota House of Representatives District 31

South Dakota House of Representatives District 31

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Mary FitzgeraldRepublican Party
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Scott OdenbachRepublican Party
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Morgan PluckerDemocratic Party
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 18

South Dakota State Senate District 18

2 Candidates

Lauren NelsonRepublican Party
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Kay SwihartDemocratic Party
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Federal

U.S. House South Dakota At-large District

South Dakota

3 Candidates

Nicole GronliDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
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Marty J. JackleyRepublican Party
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Jack PittmanIndependent
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South Dakota State Senate District 29

South Dakota State Senate District 29

Candidate (Uncontested)

Bill MeiroseRepublican Party
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South Dakota State Senate District 3

South Dakota State Senate District 3

Candidate (Uncontested)

Katherine WashnokRepublican Party
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South Dakota State Senate District 10

South Dakota State Senate District 10

2 Candidates

Liz LarsonDemocratic Party
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Michael DupicRepublican Party
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 25

South Dakota House of Representatives District 25

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Nick BuchholzRepublican Party
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Carrie SandersonRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 15

South Dakota State Senate District 15

2 Candidates

Erik MuckeyDemocratic Party
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Brenda LawrenceRepublican Party
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State

Attorney General of South Dakota

South Dakota

2 Candidates

Austin HoffmanRepublican Party
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Lance RussellRepublican Party
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State

South Dakota State Senate District 28

South Dakota State Senate District 28

Candidate (Uncontested)

J. Sam MartyRepublican Party
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 13

South Dakota House of Representatives District 13

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

John HughesRepublican Party
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Jack KolbeckRepublican Party
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Ali HorstedDemocratic Party
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South Dakota State Senate District 34

South Dakota State Senate District 34

2 Candidates

Taffy HowardRepublican Party
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Michael CalabreseDemocratic Party
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 33

South Dakota House of Representatives District 33

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kari HallDemocratic Party
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Ballot Measures

4 measures for voters to decide

South Dakota Constitutional Amendment L, 60% Vote Requirement for Constitutional Amendments Measure (2026)

Constitutional Amendment L

Ballot measure supermajority requirementsBallot measure processInitiative and referendum process

Require a 60% supermajority by voters to approve constitutional amendments

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports requiring a 60% supermajority by voters to approve constitutional amendments.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes raising the vote threshold, maintaining a simple majority vote requirement for approving constitutional amendments.</p>

20 endorsements for YES · 2 endorsements for NO

South Dakota Constitutional Amendment J, Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment (2026)

Constitutional Amendment J

Citizenship voting requirements

Provide that "[an] individual who is not a citizen of the United States is disqualified from voting in any election or upon any question submitted to the voters"

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the South Dakota Constitution to provide that "[an] individual who is not a citizen of the United States is disqualified from voting in any election or upon any question submitted to the voters of this state."</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the South Dakota Constitution to provide that "[an] individual who is not a citizen of the United States is disqualified from voting in any election or upon any question submitted to the voters of this state."</p>

32 endorsements for YES

South Dakota Constitutional Amendment I, Medicaid Expansion Conditioned on 90% Federal Funding Amendment (2026)

Constitutional Amendment I

Public assistance programsPublic health insurance

Condition Medicaid expansion on federal funding remaining at least 90%

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the South Dakota Constitution to make Medicaid expansion contingent on the federal government covering at least 90% of the program's cost. Under <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/South_Dakota_Constitutional_Amendment_D,_Medicaid_Expansion_Initiative_(2022)">Amendment D</a> (2022), Medicaid was expanded to persons with incomes below 138% of the poverty level, with 90% of the program’s cost covered by federal funding under the <a href="https://data.ballotpedia.org/Affordable%20Care%20Act">Affordable Care Act</a>. If federal funding drops below 90%, the proposed amendment would remove the state’s constitutional obligation to provide the coverage.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the South Dakota Constitution to make Medicaid expansion contingent on the federal government covering at least 90% of the program's cost.</p>

32 endorsements for YES · 2 endorsements for NO

South Dakota Constitutional Amendment K, Creation of Unclaimed Property Trust Fund Amendment (2026)

Constitutional Amendment K

Restricted-use funds

Establish an unclaimed property trust fund

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the constitution to establish a trust fund for unclaimed property, which would require the state treasurer to deposit any unclaimed property funds into the trust fund after covering claims, expenses authorized by law, and designated deposits to the general fund.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the constitution to establish a trust fund for unclaimed property, which would require the state treasurer to deposit any unclaimed property funds into the trust fund after covering claims, expenses authorized by law, and designated deposits to the general fund.</p>

8 endorsements for YES

Voter FAQ

Can I register to vote online?
South Dakota does not offer online voter registration.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the South Dakota Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
View official ballot information on the South Dakota Secretary of State website, if available.
How do I contact my state election office?
Secretary of State500 E. Capitol Ave., Ste. 204 Pierre, SD 57501-5070Telephone: (605) 773-3537
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in South Dakota. Acceptable forms include: South Dakota driver's license or non-driver's ID card US government photo ID (including a passport) US armed forces ID current student photo ID from a South Dakota high school or South Dakota accredited institution of higher education tribal photo IDVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you can sign a personal identification affidavit and vote a regular ballot.
Register to Vote
Check that you're registered to vote on South Dakota's website. If you’re not registered: Your by mail registration form must be received by Oct 19.
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA can be returned to your election official by email, fax, or mail. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email and fax. You can also visit the South Dakota Secretary of State’s online portal for military voters and overseas voters. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If after submitting your FPCA, your ballot does not arrive, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in South Dakota. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
Can I trust this information?
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