South Dakota ballot, 2026

Mike Rounds, a Republican candidate, is the incumbent. Mike Rounds supports medicare and balanced budget.

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Attorney and U.S. Navy/Air Force veteran Brian Bengs is running as an Independent for his first U.S. Senate seat in South Dakota. He emphasizes eliminating big money from politics, making daily life more affordable, and establishing accessible healthcare while addressing national debt.

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Clara Hart ran for U.S. Senate South Dakota in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Clayton Walker ran for U.S. Senate South Dakota in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Julian Beaudion ran for U.S. Senate South Dakota in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Patrick Schubert Sr. ran for U.S. Senate South Dakota in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Lance Russell, an attorney, is a Republican candidate for Attorney General of South Dakota in the 2026 general election.

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Larry Rhoden is a rancher and the incumbent Governor of South Dakota. He supports maintaining strong families and businesses, ensuring public safety and law enforcement respect, and preserving South Dakota's freedom. Rhoden emphasizes keeping the state strong through agricultural leadership, business development, and community values.

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Barry Hulse ran for Governor of South Dakota in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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CJ Abernathey ran for Governor of South Dakota in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Dan Ahlers is a small business owner from Dell Rapids, South Dakota, running for governor. He emphasizes property tax reform, education funding, rural healthcare, and support for farmers and small businesses. With six years in the state legislature, he focuses on practical solutions over partisan politics.

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Lora Hubbel ran for Governor of South Dakota in 2026.

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Terry Lee Lafleur ran for Governor of South Dakota in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Tony Venhuizen, the incumbent Lieutenant Governor and attorney, has served as chief of staff and brings experience in policy and communications to South Dakota government.

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Steven McCleerey is a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota in the 2026 general election.

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Brock Greenfield, a teacher, is a Republican candidate for South Dakota Commissioner of School and Public Lands in the 2026 general election. They are the incumbent.

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Raeann Mettler is a Democratic candidate running for South Dakota Commissioner of School and Public Lands for the first time.

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Don Haggar is a Republican running for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. With background in insurance and previous service in the state House, he brings business experience to the role.

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Frank Kloucek is a farmer with agriculture education seeking a position on the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.

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Heather Baxter is a business owner and current state representative seeking South Dakota Secretary of State. She emphasizes state efficiency, business support, and improved public services.

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Lesnar, a zoologist and first-time Libertarian candidate, emphasizes limiting government intrusion in private lives and restoring constitutional protections. She supports removing money from politics and fostering bipartisan cooperation in government.

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Terrence Davis, a former state trooper and nonprofit professional with degrees in Criminal Justice and Public Policy, emphasizes restoring trust in elections through transparency and accessibility, especially in rural communities.

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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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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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Margaret Kuipers is a healthcare professional running for South Dakota Treasurer for the first time. She emphasizes women's reproductive rights, affordable and accessible healthcare for all, and equal rights, along with priorities in public education and criminal justice reform.

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Hull is running for her first election as South Dakota Treasurer. She has worked in the state treasurer's office since 2019 as Treasury Manager. She emphasizes accurate administration, accountability, and protecting taxpayer dollars.

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