South Dakota elections, 2026
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This page provides information on the 2026 elections in South Dakota, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Election dates
- See also: South Dakota election calendar
Statewide election dates in South Dakota are listed below. For more statewide dates, please see the statewide elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
June 2, 2026: Primary
July 28, 2026: Primary runoff
November 3, 2026: General election
Offices on the ballot
| South Dakota elections, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Office | Elections? | More information |
| U.S. Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| U.S. House | ✓ | Click here |
| Congress special election | — | — |
| Governor | ✓ | Click here |
| Other state executive | ✓ | Click here |
| State Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| State House | ✓ | Click here |
| Special state legislative | — | — |
| State Supreme Court | ✓ | Click here |
| Intermediate appellate courts | — | — |
| School boards | — | — |
| Municipal government | — | — |
| Recalls | — | — |
| Ballot measures | ✓ | Click here |
| Local ballot measures | — | — |
| All local elections by county | ||
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Noteworthy elections
Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.
- South Dakota gubernatorial election, 2026 (June 2 Republican primary)
- United States House election in South Dakota, 2026 (June 2 Republican primary)
Statewide ballot measures
- See also: South Dakota 2026 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Amendment I | Public assistance; Public health insurance | Condition Medicaid expansion on federal funding remaining at least 90% | |
| Constitutional Amendment J | Citizenship voting | Provide that "[an] individual who is not a citizen of the United States is disqualified from voting in any election or upon any question submitted to the voters" | |
| Constitutional Amendment K | Restricted-use funds | Establish an unclaimed property trust fund | |
| Constitutional Amendment L | Supermajority; Initiative process; Ballot measures | Require a 60% majority by voters to approve constitutional amendments |
What's on your ballot?
- See also: Sample Ballot Lookup
List of candidates
The following table displays a list of candidates in South Dakota. The list does not include presidential candidates, and it may not include all candidates for local offices. Please click here to learn more about Ballotpedia's coverage scope.
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= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
Local election officials
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