Election 2026

Although the Republican primary is 11 months out, South Dakota’s governor race is beginning to take form.

A West River county prosecutor and former lawmaker is running for state attorney general.

After much speculation, Rep. Dusty Johnson announced he is running for South Dakota governor.

Attorney General Marty Jackley said he’s running for Congress in the 2026 election. Jackley said he feels he can best help South Dakotans outside the AG’s office.

A conservative Aberdeen businessman has formally announced he’s running for governor. Toby Doeden vows to shake up Pierre if elected governor.

The 2022 Democratic U.S. Senate candidate is officially declaring he’s seeking the seat, again.

Republican Speaker of the House Jon Hansen says he’s running for governor on a wave of grassroots momentum. After much speculation, Hansen made the announcement official Thursday night in Sioux Falls.

Julian Beaudion, a Sioux Falls business leader and advocate, has announced his intention to run for the US Senate in 2026.

Republican Secretary of State Monae Johnson says she intends run for the office again in 2026.

South Dakota residents have about a week left to comment on a draft explanation for a proposed initiated measure regarding property tax assessments.