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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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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
News · SD
Kristi Noem files for divorce; comedians respond
Elections and votingKristi Noem filed for divorce from Bryon Noem after 34 years of marriage, prompting jokes about the couple’s split.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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
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
News · SD
Kristi Noem seeks divorce after 34 years of marriage
Health careThe former South Dakota governor and homeland security secretary filed court papers seeking to end her marriage to Bryon Noem.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
Race preview · SD
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
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 incumbents run in South Dakota House District 25
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents Jon Hansen and Les Heinemann are running in the contested District 25 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 28, 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
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
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, lawmakers split on Medicaid ballot measure
Health careAmendment I’s ballot language says expanded Medicaid would end if federal support falls below 90%, but its sponsors dispute that reading.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
Race preview · SD
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
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
Two incumbents run in South Dakota House District 34
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents Mike Derby and Heather Baxter are running in the contested District 34 race in South Dakota’s 2026 general election.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 18, 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
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 warns mail ballot rule could disrupt midterms
Elections and votingSouth Dakota’s secretary of state says immediate implementation could cause mistakes and delays, while the attorney general supports lifting a court block.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 16, 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
Race preview · SD
South Dakota State House District 2 race preview
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents David Kull and John Sjaarda are running in the contested District 2 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 15, 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
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
Explainer · SD
South Dakota 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, registration, ballot choices and voting instructions in South Dakota.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy 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
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