2026 United States general election · Ballot
South Dakota
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Statewide
1 race
Governor Vote for one
Larry Rhoden Republican · Incumbent Larry Rhoden, Republican rancher and career politician, is South Dakota's incumbent governor seeking a full term in 2026. Full profile → Dan Ahlers Democratic Dan Ahlers is the 2026 Democratic nominee for South Dakota governor and executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party. Full profile →U.S. Senate
1 race
U.S. Senate Vote for one
Mike Rounds Republican · Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota, incumbent since 2015, running for reelection in 2026. Full profile → Brian L. Bengs Independent Independent U.S. Senate candidate in South Dakota challenging Republican incumbent Mike Rounds in 2026 Full profile → Julian Beaudion Democratic Democratic nominee who withdrew from the general election on August 4, 2026, with the state Democratic Party declining to nominate a replacement. Withdrew
U.S. House
1 district
U.S. House · District At-large Vote for one
Marty Jackley Republican South Dakota AG Marty Jackley is the Republican candidate for South Dakota's at-large U.S. House seat in 2026. Full profile → Nicole "Nikki" Gronli Democratic South Dakota Democrat Nikki Gronli runs for the state's at-large U.S. House seat in her first bid for elective office. Full profile →