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The Full Directory

Every candidate
on the 2026 ballot.

Pulled straight from the SD Secretary of State. Filter by race, party, or name. The Sensible slate appears with a checkmark and full details on their page; everyone else is listed for transparency.

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The Sensible Slate
Brandon Lane — SD State House · District 02
Sensible
SD State House · District 02

Brandon Lane

Challenger

The Right Lane Matters

Brandon
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Brian Mulder — SD State House · District 11
Sensible
SD State House · District 11

Brian Mulder

Incumbent

Serving Those Who Cannot Serve Themselves

Sioux Falls
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Daryl Christensen — SD State Senate · District 09
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 09

Daryl Christensen

Challenger

Serious leadership focused on real issues for District 9

Hartford
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David Kull — SD State Senate · District 02
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 02

David Kull

Challenger

Common Sense Conservative · 41 Years of Service

Brandon
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Drew Peterson — SD State House · District 19
Sensible
SD State House · District 19

Drew Peterson

Incumbent

A Working Farmer Fighting for Rural South Dakota

Salem
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Sensible
SD State Senate · District 21

Erin Tobin

Challenger
Winner
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Jason E. Green — SD State Senate · District 34
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 34

Jason E. Green

Challenger

Problem-solver for Rapid City

Rapid City
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Jim Halverson — SD State House · District 21
Sensible
SD State House · District 21

Jim Halverson

Incumbent

Build, Strengthen, Protect

Winner
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John Pohlman — SD State House · District 10
Sensible
SD State House · District 10

John Pohlman

Challenger

Experienced. Conservative. Results Driven.

Sioux Falls
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Sensible
SD State Senate · District 12

Kari Shanard-Koenders

Challenger

Experience and integrity for District 12

Sioux Falls
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Larry P. Zikmund — SD State Senate · District 14
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 14

Larry P. Zikmund

Incumbent

Experienced. Respected. Effective.

Sioux Falls
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Lawrence (Larry) Schmaltz — SD State House · District 28B
Sensible
SD State House · District 28B

Lawrence (Larry) Schmaltz

Challenger

Engineer, city councilman, proven local problem-solver

Belle Fourche
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Lisa Bogue — SD State House · District 16
Sensible
SD State House · District 16

Lisa Bogue

Challenger

Rooted in our Community. Working for District 16.

Beresford
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Mike Derby — SD State House · District 34
Sensible
SD State House · District 34

Mike Derby

Incumbent

A tireless advocate for Rapid City in Pierre

Rapid City
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Mike Stevens — SD State House · District 18
Sensible
SD State House · District 18

Mike Stevens

Incumbent

Fighting for South Dakota's kids, classrooms, and communities

Yankton
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Nicole Mitzel — SD State Senate · District 35
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 35

Nicole Mitzel

Challenger

Faith. Integrity. District 35.

Rapid City
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Randy Bury — SD State House · District 09
Sensible
SD State House · District 09

Randy Bury

Challenger

A Problem Solver, Not a Politician

Sioux Falls
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Randy Deibert — SD State Senate · District 31
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 31

Randy Deibert

Incumbent

Proven leadership for District 31

Spearfish
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Rebecca Reimer — SD State Senate · District 26
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 26

Rebecca Reimer

Challenger

Eight years of service — now running for Senate

Oacoma
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Regan Bollweg — SD State House · District 24
Sensible
SD State House · District 24

Regan Bollweg

Challenger

Homegrown. Hardworking. Conservative.

Harrold
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Roger DeGroot — SD State House · District 07
Sensible
SD State House · District 07

Roger DeGroot

Incumbent

Four decades of education, now fighting for District 7

Brookings
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Tim Czmowski — SD State House · District 06
Sensible
SD State House · District 06

Tim Czmowski

Incumbent

Business experience, open communication, District 6

Tim R Goodwin — SD State House · District 30
Sensible
SD State House · District 30

Tim R Goodwin

Incumbent

Fighting for South Dakota families and farmers

Rapid City
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Angi Hanzlik — SD State House · District 26B
Sensible
SD State House · District 26B

Angi Hanzlik

Challenger

Leadership that listens, stands firm, & delivers results

Chamberlain
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Becky J Drury — SD State House · District 34
Sensible
SD State House · District 34

Becky J Drury

Challenger

Caring for South Dakota.

Rapid City
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Chris Kassin — SD State House · District 17
Sensible
SD State House · District 17

Chris Kassin

Incumbent

A strong voice for District 17

Vermillion
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Dan Kippley — SD State Senate · District 13
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 13

Dan Kippley

Challenger

Practical solutions, not division

Sioux Falls
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David Johnson — SD State Senate · District 33
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 33

David Johnson

Challenger

Don't corrupt our constitution — just enforce it!

Rapid City
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Dick Werner — SD State House · District 23
Sensible
SD State House · District 23

Dick Werner

Challenger

Bringing 24 years of banking and community leadership

Herreid
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Gary Deering — SD State House · District 29
Sensible
SD State House · District 29

Gary Deering

Challenger

A desire to be involved and get things done

Hereford
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Glen A. Vilhauer — SD State Senate · District 05
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 05

Glen A. Vilhauer

Incumbent

Experienced Leadership for District 5

Watertown
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Graham Oey — SD State Senate · District 11
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 11

Graham Oey

Challenger

Common sense and accountability for South Dakota

Sioux Falls
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Helene Duhamel — SD State Senate · District 32
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 32

Helene Duhamel

Incumbent

Your Trusted Voice in Pierre

Rapid City
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Jack R Kolbeck — SD State House · District 13
Sensible
SD State House · District 13

Jack R Kolbeck

Incumbent

Experienced leadership for District 13

Sioux Falls
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Jean Hunhoff — SD State Senate · District 18
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 18

Jean Hunhoff

Challenger

When People Matter, Experience Matters

Yankton
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Jeff Marlette — SD State House · District 33
Sensible
SD State House · District 33

Jeff Marlette

Challenger

Service, steady hands, and common sense for District 33

Rapid City
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Jerry Jongeling — SD State House · District 06
Sensible
SD State House · District 06

Jerry Jongeling

Challenger

Hard work, fiscal responsibility, and the protection of personal liberties.

Katherine "Katie" Washnok — SD State Senate · District 03
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 03

Katherine "Katie" Washnok

Challenger

Aberdeen is my home. Our future is worth fighting for.

Aberdeen
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Keri K. Weems — SD State House · District 11
Sensible
SD State House · District 11

Keri K. Weems

Incumbent

Principled leadership and common-sense solutions

Sioux Falls
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Kyle Schoenfish — SD State Senate · District 19
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 19

Kyle Schoenfish

Incumbent

Proven Leadership for District 19

Scotland
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Laurie Gill — SD State House · District 24
Sensible
SD State House · District 24

Laurie Gill

Challenger

Proven experience. Ready to serve District 24.

Pierre
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Ryan Kohl — SD State House · District 04
Sensible
SD State House · District 04

Ryan Kohl

Challenger

A farmer's voice for District 4's rural communities

Milbank
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Ryan M. Maher — SD State Senate · District 28
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 28

Ryan M. Maher

Challenger

Two decades of independent service for rural South Dakota

Isabel
Details
Stephanie Sauder — SD State Senate · District 04
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 04

Stephanie Sauder

Incumbent

Servant leadership — listening, learning, delivering for District 4

Bryant
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Sydney Davis — SD State Senate · District 17
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 17

Sydney Davis

Incumbent

Listening, solving problems, and getting results for families, producers, and rural communities

Burbank
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Todd Wilkinson — SD State House · District 08
Sensible
SD State House · District 08

Todd Wilkinson

Challenger

A cattleman, attorney, and South Dakotan through and through

De Smet
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Tyler Tordsen — SD State House · District 14
Sensible
SD State House · District 14

Tyler Tordsen

Challenger

People first. Strong communities. Vibrant economy.

Sioux Falls
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William J. Meirose — SD State Senate · District 29
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 29

William J. Meirose

Challenger

Faith, family, and principled leadership for District 29

Zach Mulder — SD State House · District 09
Sensible
SD State House · District 09

Zach Mulder

Challenger

Common Sense Leadership for District 9

Sioux Falls
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Carrie Sanderson — SD State House · District 25
Sensible
SD State House · District 25

Carrie Sanderson

Challenger

Grounded in faith, focused on freedom.

Flandreau
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Curt Massie — SD State House · District 33
Sensible
SD State House · District 33

Curt Massie

Incumbent

Common Sense Leadership for South Dakota

Rapid City
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Daniel Kjos — SD State House · District 01
Sensible
SD State House · District 01

Daniel Kjos

Challenger

Local roots, local results for District 1

Roslyn
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Danny Brown — SD State House · District 08
Sensible
SD State House · District 08

Danny Brown

Challenger

Integrity, collaboration, and 25 years of legal service

Madison
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Dawn Hill — SD State House · District 02
Sensible
SD State House · District 02

Dawn Hill

Challenger

Practical, compassionate, and informed leadership for South Dakota families

Brandon
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Emmett Reistroffer — SD State House · District 35
Sensible
SD State House · District 35

Emmett Reistroffer

Challenger

No-bull leadership that puts District 35 first

Rapid City
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John R. Marquardt — SD State House · District 18
Sensible
SD State House · District 18

John R. Marquardt

Challenger

Bringing a County Perspective to Pierre

Yankton
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Mellissa Heermann — SD State House · District 07
Sensible
SD State House · District 07

Mellissa Heermann

Incumbent

Protecting families, strengthening communities

Brookings
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Nick Kotzea — SD State House · District 13
Sensible
SD State House · District 13

Nick Kotzea

Challenger

Reliable leadership focused on South Dakota's strengths

Sioux Falls
Details
Taylor Rae Rehfeldt — SD State House · District 14
Sensible
SD State House · District 14

Taylor Rae Rehfeldt

Incumbent

Safe, accessible healthcare for every South Dakotan

Sioux Falls
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Timothy Hanigan — SD State House · District 03
Sensible
SD State House · District 03

Timothy Hanigan

Challenger

Strong communities, good jobs, policy over politics

Aberdeen
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Trish Ladner — SD State House · District 30
Sensible
SD State House · District 30

Trish Ladner

Incumbent

Fighting for South Dakota families — one property tax at a time

Hot Springs
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Troy Redler — SD State House · District 17
Sensible
SD State House · District 17

Troy Redler

Challenger

A small business owner ready to serve District 17

Dakota Dunes
Details
Wyatt DeJong — SD State House · District 21
Sensible
SD State House · District 21

Wyatt DeJong

Challenger

Growing Leaders, Strengthening Communities

Hamill
Details
Gary L Cammack — SD State House · District 29
Sensible
SD State House · District 29

Gary L Cammack

Challenger

Fiscal strength, common sense, South Dakota values

Union Center
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Jason Fleming — SD State House · District 35
Sensible
SD State House · District 35

Jason Fleming

Challenger

Mission-focused leadership for the Black Hills

Box Elder
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Jon Nelson — SD State House · District 08
Sensible
SD State House · District 08

Jon Nelson

Challenger

A farmer, a school-board veteran, and a third-generation Kingsbury County voice.

Lake Preston
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Nick Fosness — SD State House · District 01
Sensible
SD State House · District 01

Nick Fosness

Incumbent

Rural healthcare and common sense for District 1

Britton
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Spencer Sommers — SD State House · District 03
Sensible
SD State House · District 03

Spencer Sommers

Challenger

Measure twice, cut once — building what matters for Aberdeen

Aberdeen
Details
Sensible
SD State House · District 24

Tim Rounds

Challenger

Steady hands. Hometown roots.

Pierre
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Kent Roe — SD State House · District 04
Sensible
SD State House · District 04

Kent Roe

Incumbent

Pro-small business, pro-limited government for District 4

Hayti
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Mike Weisgram — SD State House · District 24
Sensible
SD State House · District 24

Mike Weisgram

Incumbent

Hard work, common sense, and local leadership.

Fort Pierre
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Amber Arlint — SD State House · District 12
Sensible
SD State House · District 12

Amber Arlint

Incumbent

Proven leadership for strong schools and communities

Sioux Falls
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Andre Zachariahs — SD State House · District 15
Sensible
SD State House · District 15

Andre Zachariahs

Challenger

Common-sense leadership for north-central South Dakota

Brandon R. Wipf — SD State Senate · District 22
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 22

Brandon R. Wipf

Incumbent

We Can Do It — Limited Government, Strong Communities

Doland
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Byron I. Callies — SD State House · District 05
Sensible
SD State House · District 05

Byron I. Callies

Challenger

Experienced leadership for Watertown and District 5

Watertown
Details
Casey Crabtree — SD State Senate · District 08
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 08

Casey Crabtree

Incumbent

Fighting for South Dakota families — at home, where it counts.

Madison
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Jeff Bathke — SD State House · District 20
Sensible
SD State House · District 20

Jeff Bathke

Incumbent

Common sense, local control, and service to South Dakota

Mitchell
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Kevin Van Diepen — SD State House · District 22
Sensible
SD State House · District 22

Kevin Van Diepen

Incumbent

Public Safety, Agriculture, and Education for District 22

Huron
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Lana Greenfield — SD State House · District 22
Sensible
SD State House · District 22

Lana Greenfield

Incumbent

Experienced Leadership for District 22 Families

Doland
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Matt Roby — SD State House · District 05
Sensible
SD State House · District 05

Matt Roby

Incumbent

Common sense, local roots, proven legal expertise

Watertown
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Michael H. Rohl — SD State Senate · District 01
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 01

Michael H. Rohl

Incumbent

District 1 needs a seat at the Table.

Aberdeen
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Paul Miskimins — SD State Senate · District 20
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 20

Paul Miskimins

Incumbent

Building a better future with South Dakota pride and grit

Mitchell
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Steve Duffy — SD State House · District 32
Sensible
SD State House · District 32

Steve Duffy

Incumbent

Smart growth for Rapid City and South Dakota

Rapid City
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Terry Sabers — SD State House · District 20
Sensible
SD State House · District 20

Terry Sabers

Challenger

Keeping South Dakota opportunity alive for the next generation

Mitchell
Details
Tim Reed — SD State Senate · District 07
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 07

Tim Reed

Incumbent

Experience Matters

Brookings
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