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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
Riley Karsky — Minnehaha Co. Register of Deeds
Sensible
Minnehaha Co. Register of Deeds

Riley Karsky

Challenger
Minnehaha
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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 L. Cook — Gregory Co. Sheriff
Sensible
Gregory Co. Sheriff

Ryan L. Cook

Challenger

Approachable. Visible. Accountable.

Gregory
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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
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Sabrina Green — Pennington Co. Auditor
Sensible
Pennington Co. Auditor

Sabrina Green

Incumbent
Pennington
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Samuel McCarty — Minnehaha Co. Auditor
Sensible
Minnehaha Co. Auditor

Samuel McCarty

Challenger
Minnehaha
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Sensible
Yankton Co. Auditor

Sara Vander Tuig

Challenger
Yankton
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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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Sensible
Lincoln Co. Commissioner · Lincoln-3

Tiffani Landeen

Incumbent
Lincoln
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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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Dusty Johnson — Governor of South Dakota
Sensible
Governor of South Dakota

Dusty Johnson

Challenger

It Begins Here. At Home. In South Dakota.

Mitchell
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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
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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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Sensible
Lake Co. Commissioner At Large

Timothy Walburg

Challenger
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
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Wyatt DeJong — SD State House · District 21
Sensible
SD State House · District 21

Wyatt DeJong

Challenger

Growing Leaders, Strengthening Communities

Hamill
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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
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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
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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
Details
Sensible
Butte Co. Sheriff

Fred A Lamphere

Challenger
Butte
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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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Sensible
Meade Co. Register of Deeds

Lana Speed Anderson

Challenger
Meade
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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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