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South Dakota · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. Senate

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Official source: South Dakota Secretary of State, Division of Elections ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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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

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IssueMike Rounds
Republican
Brian L. Bengs
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts, economic growth, and low-tax business environment Voted 20 yes · 7 no Supports progressive taxation, antitrust enforcement, and campaign finance reform
HousingSupports affordable housing investment and cutting federal red tape Voted 2 yes Views affordable housing as key to family economic security
Health careSupports rural health care access, VA care, and Medicaid work requirements Voted 4 yes Supports healthcare cost reform and opposes VA privatization
Immigrationno sourced position Voted 5 yes Supports border security paired with increased legal immigration
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly pro-life; supports federal bans on abortion procedures Supports abortion rights with restrictions after viability
EducationSupports local control of education; opposes broad student-loan cancellation Voted 5 yes Supports education funding, including for Native American tribes
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy; opposed major climate/clean-energy bill Voted 30 yes · 3 no no sourced position
Crime & public safetyBacks law enforcement; opposed First Step Act on safety grounds Voted 9 yes · 1 no no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports lower taxes; voted for major 2025 tax-cut reconciliation bill Voted 21 yes · 2 no Supports returning to 1998 tax rates and a wealth tax on billionaires
GunsStrong Second Amendment supporter; opposes red-flag laws without due process Voted 1 yes Supports universal background checks and licensing for assault-style rifles
Democracy & electionsSponsored SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote Supports campaign finance amendment, open primaries, and ranked-choice voting
Foreign policy & defenseSupports 'Peace Through Strength,' defense spending, and allied aid packages Voted 21 yes · 1 no Opposes U.S. involvement in the Iran war

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