News · SD
Federal appeals court grants hearing in S.D. ballot case
Elections and votingAttorney General Jackley says a federal appeals court will hear a dispute involving a South Dakota ballot question.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskOct 3, 2026
Editors · Elections and campaigns
The Ballot South Dakota Desk
Nonpartisan election coverage for South Dakota
The Ballot South Dakota Desk tracks who is running in South Dakota, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.
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News · SD
What to know about South Dakota’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingSouth Dakota voters will choose a governor and a U.S. House member on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskOct 1, 2026
Race preview · SD
Two Republican incumbents run in House District 18
Elections and votingIncumbents Mike Stevens and Julie Auch are the candidates in South Dakota House District 18’s contested 2026 general election.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 29, 2026
Race preview · SD
Two Republican incumbents run in State House District 1
Elections and votingLogan Manhart and Nick Fosness, both Republican incumbents, are running in South Dakota House District 1 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 26, 2026
Race preview · SD
South Dakota House District 31 race: Odenbach, Fitzgerald run
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents Scott Odenbach and Mary Fitzgerald are the candidates in the contested District 31 House race.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 21, 2026
News · SD
Jackley says Medicaid measure would trigger repeal
Health careAttorney General Marty Jackley’s ballot wording conflicts with lawmakers who say Amendment I would only give the Legislature authority to reconsider expansion.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 20, 2026
Race preview · SD
South Dakota House District 19 race preview
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents Drew Peterson and Jessica Bahmuller are running in the contested District 19 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 17, 2026
News · SD
Johnson, Jackley split on timing of mail ballot rules
Elections and votingSouth Dakota’s election chief warns against immediate implementation, while the attorney general’s office supports lifting a court block.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 15, 2026
Explainer · SD
Voter guide: South Dakota’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingWhat South Dakota voters should check about registration, voting, key dates and their ballot before the 2026 general election.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 7, 2026
Candidate profile · SD
Jack L Pittman runs as an independent for U.S. House
Elections and votingPittman is among nine candidates listed in South Dakota’s 2026 U.S. House contest, with the general election set for Nov. 3.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskAug 29, 2026