Election Schedule
- Senate Class 2 — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
- Governor — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
- 1 congressional district — All up in every even-year election UP IN 2026
- Senate Class 3 — Next election: 2028 Not up until 2028
- Next presidential election: 2028 Not up until 2028
2026 Active Races
GovernorActiveNov 3, 2026
Governor
Lean R
Terry GleasonIvsDan AhlersDvsToby DoedenR12.8%vsJon HansenR11.8%vsDusty JohnsonR24.8%vsLarry RhodenR21.3%
South Dakota has not elected a Democratic governor since 1974, making this a strongly Republican seat. However, the June 2 Republican primary is competitive with four viable candidates, and a runoff is likely if no candidate reaches 35%. The general election will almost certainly be won by the Republican nominee.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026
U.S. SenateActiveNov 3, 2026
U.S. Senate
unknown
Brian BengsIvsJulian BeaudionDvsJustin McNealRvsMike RoundsR
📊 No recent general election polling available— South Dakota News Watch/Chiesman Center for Democracy, 2024-10-31
This is a Republican-held seat in a solidly Republican state. Republicans currently hold 53 seats in the Senate.
Last updated: Apr 6, 2026