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South Dakota House District 3 race preview
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents Brandei Schaefbauer and Al Novstrup are running in the contested District 3 general election.
The Ballot South Dakota News DeskOct 3, 2026
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The Ballot South Dakota News Desk
Daily political news from South Dakota
The News Desk follows the daily political news in South Dakota, from campaign developments to government decisions, sourced from public records and reporting.
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Race preview · SD
Two Republican incumbents run in House District 13
Elections and votingJack Kolbeck and John Hughes, both Republican incumbents, are candidates in the contested District 13 House race.
The Ballot South Dakota News DeskOct 2, 2026
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Two incumbents run in South Dakota House District 6
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents Aaron Aylward and Tim Czmowski are running in the contested District 6 State House race.
The Ballot South Dakota News DeskOct 1, 2026
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Two incumbents run in South Dakota House District 30
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents Tim Goodwin and Trish Ladner are running in the contested District 30 state House race.
The Ballot South Dakota News DeskSep 22, 2026
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Two Republican incumbents run in State House District 5
Elections and votingJosephine Garcia and Matt Roby, both Republican incumbents, are running in South Dakota’s contested 2026 State House District 5 race.
The Ballot South Dakota News DeskSep 20, 2026
News · SD
Advance voting opens Friday for South Dakota election
Elections and votingRegistered South Dakota voters can cast ballots in person or by mail ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
The Ballot South Dakota News DeskSep 18, 2026
Explainer · SD
Voter guide: South Dakota 2026 general election
Elections and votingWhat South Dakota voters should check about the 2026 general election before registering and casting a ballot.
The Ballot South Dakota News DeskSep 8, 2026
Candidate profile · SD
Candidate profile: Dusty Johnson
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Dusty Johnson is one of nine candidates listed in South Dakota’s 2026 U.S. House race.
The Ballot South Dakota News DeskAug 27, 2026
Candidate profile · SD
Candidate profile: Casey Crabtree
Elections and votingRepublican Casey Crabtree is running in South Dakota’s contested 2026 election for the U.S. House.
The Ballot South Dakota News DeskAug 24, 2026