What's on the ballot in South Dakota?

South Dakota's next election is November 3, 2026 (South Dakota 2026 general election). 75 races across 5 offices are on the ballot in South Dakota.

Recent South Dakota coverage

Race preview · SD

Two Republican incumbents in District 12 House race

Elections and voting

Amber Arlint and Greg Jamison, both Republican incumbents, are running in South Dakota’s contested District 12 State House race.

The Ballot South Dakota DeskOct 5, 2026

News · SD

Bryon Noem responds after Kristi Noem files for divorce

Elections and voting

Bryon Noem spoke publicly two days after his wife of 34 years, former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, filed for divorce.

The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskOct 5, 2026

Race preview · SD

South Dakota House District 3 race preview

Elections and voting

Republican incumbents Brandei Schaefbauer and Al Novstrup are running in the contested District 3 general election.

The Ballot South Dakota News DeskOct 3, 2026

News · SD

Federal appeals court grants hearing in S.D. ballot case

Elections and voting

Attorney 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 voting

Kristi 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 voting

Jack 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 voting

South 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 care

The 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 voting

Republican 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 voting

Incumbents 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 voting

Republican 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 voting

Logan 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