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South Dakota ballot

South Dakota State Auditor

General: November 3, 2026

General election

RepublicanFirst-time candidateEconomist

Catherine Barranco, an economist with corporate budget and SEC experience, emphasizes fiscal integrity, protecting taxpayer dollars, and preventing waste and fraud for South Dakota's Auditor office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateExecutive Director, Council on College Admission in SD

Tom Cool is an executive director running for South Dakota State Auditor for the first time. He emphasizes equal voting access, election integrity, preventing voter fraud, and ensuring transparency in election processes and media access.

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Convention

RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedEconomist

Catherine Barranco, an economist with corporate budget and SEC experience, emphasizes fiscal integrity, protecting taxpayer dollars, and preventing waste and fraud for South Dakota's Auditor office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Renae Randall is a Republican candidate for South Dakota State Auditor in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanConsultant

Tamara Grove is a Republican candidate for South Dakota State Auditor in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedExecutive Director, Council on College Admission in SD

Tom Cool is an executive director running for South Dakota State Auditor for the first time. He emphasizes equal voting access, election integrity, preventing voter fraud, and ensuring transparency in election processes and media access.

From the candidate’s published profile

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