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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
Sensible
Lincoln Co. Register of Deeds

Becky Vander Broek

Incumbent

Steady stewardship of Lincoln County's records.

Canton
Details
Brandon Lane — SD State House · District 02
Sensible
SD State House · District 02

Brandon Lane

Challenger

The Right Lane Matters

Brandon
Details
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
Details
David Kull — SD State Senate · District 02
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 02

David Kull

Challenger

Common Sense Conservative · 41 Years of Service

Brandon
Details
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
Details
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
Details
Jen Bleyenberg — Minnehaha Co. Commissioner At Large
Sensible
Minnehaha Co. Commissioner At Large

Jen Bleyenberg

Incumbent

Steady, accountable county leadership.

Sioux Falls
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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
Details
Sensible
Vermillion City · Mayor

Jon Cole

Challenger
Vermillion City
Details
Sensible
Lincoln Co. Commissioner · Lincoln-5

Joni Ekstrum

Challenger
Lincoln
Details
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 12

Kari Shanard-Koenders

Challenger

Experience and integrity for District 12

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

Larry P. Zikmund

Incumbent

Experienced. Respected. Effective.

Sioux Falls
Details
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
Details
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
Details
Marty Jackley — U.S. House · SD At-Large
Sensible
U.S. House · SD At-Large

Marty Jackley

Challenger

Keep South Dakota Families Safe

Sturgis
Details
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
Details
Patrick Roseland — Rapid City · Ward 5 · Alderman
Sensible
Rapid City · Ward 5 · Alderman

Patrick Roseland

Challenger

Show up. Listen. Get things done.

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

Randy Bury

Challenger

A Problem Solver, Not a Politician

Sioux Falls
Details
Randy Decker — Pennington Co. Commissioner · Pennington-3
Sensible
Pennington Co. Commissioner · Pennington-3

Randy Decker

Challenger
Pennington
Details
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
Details
Regan Bollweg — SD State House · District 24
Sensible
SD State House · District 24

Regan Bollweg

Challenger

Homegrown. Hardworking. Conservative.

Harrold
Details
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
Details
Sensible
Union Co. Commissioner · Union-1

William Shorma

Challenger
Union
Details
Zachary Bush — Pennington Co. Commissioner · Pennington-1
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Pennington Co. Commissioner · Pennington-1

Zachary Bush

Challenger
Pennington
Details
Angi Hanzlik — SD State House · District 26B
Sensible
SD State House · District 26B

Angi Hanzlik

Challenger

Leadership that listens, stands firm, & delivers results

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

Becky J Drury

Challenger

Caring for South Dakota.

Rapid City
Details
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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Christine Erickson — Sioux Falls · Mayor
Sensible
Sioux Falls · Mayor

Christine Erickson

Challenger

Proven, effective leadership.

Sioux Falls
Details
Dan Kippley — SD State Senate · District 13
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 13

Dan Kippley

Challenger

Practical solutions, not division

Sioux Falls
Details
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
Details
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
Details
Glen A. Vilhauer — SD State Senate · District 05
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 05

Glen A. Vilhauer

Incumbent

Experienced Leadership for District 5

Watertown
Details
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
Details
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
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SD State House · District 13

Jack R Kolbeck

Incumbent

Experienced leadership for District 13

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

Jean Hunhoff

Challenger

When People Matter, Experience Matters

Yankton
Details
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.

Josh Phillips — Minnehaha Co. Sheriff
Sensible
Minnehaha Co. Sheriff

Josh Phillips

Challenger

Service. Respect. Integrity.

Hartford
Details
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
Details
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
Details
Kevin Maher — Rapid City · Ward 3 · Alderman
Sensible
Rapid City · Ward 3 · Alderman

Kevin Maher

Incumbent

Fresh perspective. Fiscal stewardship.

Rapid City
Details
Kyle Schoenfish — SD State Senate · District 19
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 19

Kyle Schoenfish

Incumbent

Proven Leadership for District 19

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

Laurie Gill

Challenger

Proven experience. Ready to serve District 24.

Pierre
Details
Lindsey Seachris — Rapid City · Ward 2 · Alderman
Sensible
Rapid City · Ward 2 · Alderman

Lindsey Seachris

Incumbent

Steady hands for a growing Rapid City

Rapid City
Details
Mike Rounds — U.S. Senate · South Dakota
Sensible
U.S. Senate · South Dakota

Mike Rounds

Incumbent

A Commitment to Serving South Dakota

Fort Pierre
Details
Riley Karsky — Minnehaha Co. Register of Deeds
Sensible
Minnehaha Co. Register of Deeds

Riley Karsky

Challenger
Minnehaha
Details
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
Details
Ryan L. Cook — Gregory Co. Sheriff
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Gregory Co. Sheriff

Ryan L. Cook

Challenger

Approachable. Visible. Accountable.

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

Sabrina Green

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

Samuel McCarty

Challenger
Minnehaha
Details
Sensible
Yankton Co. Auditor

Sara Vander Tuig

Challenger
Yankton
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
Details
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
Details
Sensible
Lincoln Co. Commissioner · Lincoln-3

Tiffani Landeen

Incumbent
Lincoln
Details
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
Details
Tyler Tordsen — SD State House · District 14
Sensible
SD State House · District 14

Tyler Tordsen

Challenger

People first. Strong communities. Vibrant economy.

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

Carrie Sanderson

Challenger

Grounded in faith, focused on freedom.

Flandreau
Details
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
Details
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
Details
Dusty Johnson — Governor of South Dakota
Sensible
Governor of South Dakota

Dusty Johnson

Challenger

It Begins Here. At Home. In South Dakota.

Mitchell
Details
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
Details
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
Details
Mellissa Heermann — SD State House · District 07
Sensible
SD State House · District 07

Mellissa Heermann

Incumbent

Protecting families, strengthening communities

Brookings
Details
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
Details
Timothy Hanigan — SD State House · District 03
Sensible
SD State House · District 03

Timothy Hanigan

Challenger

Strong communities, good jobs, policy over politics

Aberdeen
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
Sensible
Butte Co. Sheriff

Fred A Lamphere

Challenger
Butte
Details
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
Details
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
Details
Lana Greenfield — SD State House · District 22
Sensible
SD State House · District 22

Lana Greenfield

Incumbent

Experienced Leadership for District 22 Families

Doland
Details
Sensible
Meade Co. Register of Deeds

Lana Speed Anderson

Challenger
Meade
Details
Matt Roby — SD State House · District 05
Sensible
SD State House · District 05

Matt Roby

Incumbent

Common sense, local roots, proven legal expertise

Watertown
Details
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
Details
Pat West — Meade Co. Sheriff
Sensible
Meade Co. Sheriff

Pat West

Incumbent

Steady leadership, Rally-tested.

Sturgis
Details
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
Details
Sensible
Lincoln Co. Auditor

Sheri Lund

Incumbent
Lincoln
Details
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
Details
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
Details
Republican
Debra Severson
Union Co. Register of Deeds · Union
Republican
Dennis Willert
SD State House · District 07
Non-partisan
Dixie Langton
Pukwana · City Commissioner · Pukwana
Non-partisan
Donna M Ferguson
Hermosa · Trustee · Hermosa
Republican
Doug Entringer
Moody Co. Commissioner · Moody-5 · Moody
Republican
Dustin K Jung
Lake Co. Commissioner At Large · Lake
Republican
Eric Jennings
Lawrence Co. Commissioner At Large · Lawrence
Non-partisan
Eric Wilmarth
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 · School Board Member
Non-partisan
Erik Hanson
Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 · School Board Member
Republican
Everett Dossey
Fall River Co. Auditor · Fall River
Republican
Garnet G Paulsen
Moody Co. Commissioner · Moody-3 · Moody
Republican
Gary Nickerson
Stanley Co. Sheriff · Stanley
Republican
Glen Haines
Meade Co. Commissioner · Meade-1 · Meade
Non-partisan
Gloria Claussen
Ward-1 · City Council Member · Ward-1
Republican
Greg Blanc
SD State Senate · District 35
Non-partisan
Greg Kenzy
Ft. Pierre · Mayor · Ft. Pierre
Republican
Haley Markle
Union Co. Commissioner · Union-1 · Union
Republican
Harry Ellis Mewherter
Deuel Co. Commissioner · Deuel - District 5 · Deuel
Republican
Jace West
SD State House · District 35
Non-partisan
Jacob Davis
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 · School Board Member
RepublicanNot Recommended
James Bialota
U.S. House · SD At-Large · Piedmont
Non-partisan
James Lang
Britton · Ward 3 · Alderman · Britton
Republican
James Prouty
Union Co. Sheriff · Union
Republican
James Zeeb
Hutchinson Co. Commissioner · Hutchinson-1 · Hutchinson
Republican
Jamie Gerbracht
Perkins Co. Commissioner · Perkins-3 · Perkins
Republican
Jason D VanDenTop
SD State House · District 16
Non-partisan
Jeff Christenson
Britton - Hecla School District 45-4 · School Board Member
Non-partisan
Jeffrey T Myers
North Sioux City · City Commissioner · North Sioux City
Republican
Jeremy D Wellnitz
Clark Co. Sheriff · Clark
Republican
Jerry Mork
Day Co. Commissioner · Day-3 · Day
Republican
Jesse Sorenson
Custer Co. Commissioner At Large · Custer
Republican
Jessica Bahmuller
SD State House · District 19
Non-partisan
Jessica Olivier
Onida · Ward 1 · City Council Member · Onida
Republican
Joe Falkenburg
Fall River Co. Commissioner At Large · Fall River
Republican
John E. Teupel
SD State Senate · District 31
Non-partisan
John Johnson
Hill City · Ward 2 · Alderman · Hill City
Non-partisan
John L. (Jack) Parks Jr.
Piedmont · Mayor · Piedmont
Non-partisan
John Roberts
Rapid City · Ward 4 · Alderman · Rapid City
Republican
John Sjaarda
SD State Senate · District 02
RepublicanReviewed
Jon Hansen
Governor of South Dakota · Dell Rapids

Faith. Family. Freedom.

Republican
Jonathon A Barthel
Hamlin Co. Auditor · Hamlin