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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
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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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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
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Sensible
Lincoln Co. Commissioner · Lincoln-5

Joni Ekstrum

Challenger
Lincoln
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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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Marty Jackley — U.S. House · SD At-Large
Sensible
U.S. House · SD At-Large

Marty Jackley

Challenger

Keep South Dakota Families Safe

Sturgis
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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 Decker — Pennington Co. Commissioner · Pennington-3
Sensible
Pennington Co. Commissioner · Pennington-3

Randy Decker

Challenger
Pennington
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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
Details
Sensible
Union Co. Commissioner · Union-1

William Shorma

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

Zachary Bush

Challenger
Pennington
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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

Josh Phillips

Challenger

Service. Respect. Integrity.

Hartford
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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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Mike Rounds — U.S. Senate · South Dakota
Sensible
U.S. Senate · South Dakota

Mike Rounds

Incumbent

A Commitment to Serving South Dakota

Fort Pierre
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